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Dunsdon Family History

Dunsdon Surname Meaning

from Dunsden Green (Oxon) recorded as Dun(n)esden Dunesdon in 134

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dunsdon family from?

You can see how Dunsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunsdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Dunsdon families living in Berkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dunsdon's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dunsdon families in 1891.
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What did your Dunsdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunsdon. 28% of Dunsdon men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Dunsdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunsdon were Builders Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 277 immigration records available for the last name Dunsdon. 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 289 military records available for the last name Dunsdon. For the veterans among your Dunsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsdon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dunsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dunsdon in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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