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Dunshirn Family History

Dunshirn 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, Dustin, Dunsmore, Dunmire, Dunsford, Munshi, Dunster

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Where is the Dunshirn family from?

You can see how Dunshirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunshirn family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Dunshirn families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunshirn's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dunshirn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dunshirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunshirn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunshirn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dunshirn. For the veterans among your Dunshirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunshirn lifespan?

Average Dunshirn life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunshirn 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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