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Dunncliffe Family History

Dunncliffe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sutcliffe, Tunnicliff, Cunliffe, Cunniffe, Antcliff, Cunniff

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Where is the Dunncliffe family from?

You can see how Dunncliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunncliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dunncliffe families living in Derbyshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dunncliffe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dunncliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dunncliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunncliffe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Dunncliffe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Dunncliffe. For the veterans among your Dunncliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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