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Dunsha Family History

Dunsha 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: Dunstan, Dunham, Munshi, Dunst, Cunha, Dunshee, Dunphy, Dush, Dusza

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Where is the Dunsha family from?

You can see how Dunsha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsha family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dunsha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dunsha families living in Vermont. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dunsha's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Dunsha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunsha 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 Dunsha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dunsha. 100% of Dunsha men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Dunsha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Dunsha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsha 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dunsha. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dunsha. For the veterans among your Dunsha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsha lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dunsha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dunsha in 1971 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunsha 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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