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Dunpstor Family History

Dunpstor 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: Dunster, Dunston, Dempster, Dunstan, Nestor, Cumpston, Dunton

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Where is the Dunpstor family from?

You can see how Dunpstor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunpstor family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Dunpstor families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunpstor's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunpstor families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Dunpstor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunpstor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dunpstor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunpstor. For the veterans among your Dunpstor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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