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Dunroe Family History

Dunroe 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: Munroe, Unroe, Dunlop, Dubroc, Dunton, Dundon, Dubrow, Monroe, Dunne

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Where is the Dunroe family from?

You can see how Dunroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunroe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Dunroe families living in Maine. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dunroe's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Dunroe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunroe 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 Dunroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunroe. 100% of Dunroe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dunroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Dunroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunroe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dunroe. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dunroe. For the veterans among your Dunroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunroe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Dunroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dunroe in 1974 was 72, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunroe 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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