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Dunow Family History

Dunow 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: Dubow, Duenow, Durow, Dunlow, Dunlop, Dunay, Dunn, Dunton, Dundon

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Where is the Dunow family from?

You can see how Dunow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dunow families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dunow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunow 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 Dunow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunow. 59% of Dunow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dunow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunow were Farmer and New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Dunow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Dunow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunow 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Dunow. 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 193 military records available for the last name Dunow. For the veterans among your Dunow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dunow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunow in 1968 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunow 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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