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Dunscome Family History

Dunscome 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: Dunsmore, Duncombe, Hanscom, Dunmore, Luscombe, Dunsford, Linscomb

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Where is the Dunscome family from?

You can see how Dunscome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunscome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dunscome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dunscome families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunscome's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dunscome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunscome 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 39 census records available for the last name Dunscome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunscome 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dunscome. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dunscome. For the veterans among your Dunscome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunscome lifespan?

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