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Dunnem Family History

Dunnem 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: Dunne, Dunner, Dunnam, Gunner, Dunham, Dennen, Dunn, Danner, Bunney

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Where is the Dunnem family from?

You can see how Dunnem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunnem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dunnem families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnem's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dunnem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Dunnem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunnem. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dunnem. For the veterans among your Dunnem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnem lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Dunnem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunnem in 1990 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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