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Dunnet Family History

Dunnet Surname Meaning

from Dunnet (Caithness). seeDunnett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dunnet family from?

You can see how Dunnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Dunnet families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dunnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunnet. 100% of Dunnet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dunnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnet 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Dunnet. 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 500 military records available for the last name Dunnet. For the veterans among your Dunnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Dunnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dunnet in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnet 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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