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Dunr Family History

Dunr 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, Duer, Dung, Durr, Dun, Duhr, Dunk, Dube, Duke, Yun

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Where is the Dunr family from?

You can see how Dunr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunr family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Dunr family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunr's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dunr families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunr 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 76 census records available for the last name Dunr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunr 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 Dunr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dunr. For the veterans among your Dunr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunr 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunr

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