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Dunno Family History

Dunno 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: Dunn, Dunne, Denno, Nunno, Munno, Duan, Gunn, Dunlop, Dunay, Nunn

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Where is the Dunno family from?

You can see how Dunno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunno family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunno families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Dunno families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunno's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dunno families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunno 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 Dunno ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Paper Cutter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dunno. 100% of Dunno women worked as a Paper Cutter.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Paper Cutter
    100%

What Dunno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Dunno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunno 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dunno. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dunno. For the veterans among your Dunno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunno lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dunno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dunno in 1965 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunno 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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