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Dunois Family History

Dunois 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: Dubois, Dennis, Danis, Duris, Dumais, Mundis, Dutoit, Donais, Dundas

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Where is the Dunois family from?

You can see how Dunois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunois family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Dunois families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dunois families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunois's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dunois families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunois 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 Dunois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunois 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dunois. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dunois. For the veterans among your Dunois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunois lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Dunois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunois in 1990 was 67, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunois 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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