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Dunpey Family History

Dunpey 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: Dungey, Dunphy, Dunay, Dudley, Dunkley, Durley, Duskey, Bunney

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Where is the Dunpey family from?

You can see how Dunpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunpey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dunpey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunpey family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunpey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dunpey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunpey 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 118 census records available for the last name Dunpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunpey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dunpey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dunpey. For the veterans among your Dunpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunpey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunpey

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