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Dunnitt Family History

Dunnitt 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: Dunnett, Dunning, Gunnett, Dummitt, Dennett, Dueitt, Bennitt, Dennis

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Where is the Dunnitt family from?

You can see how Dunnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunnitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunnitt family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnitt's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Dunnitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunnitt. 100% of Dunnitt 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 89 census records available for the last name Dunnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dunnitt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dunnitt. For the veterans among your Dunnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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