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Dunsil Family History

Dunsil 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: Duncil, Dutil, Dansie, Musil, Dunst, Dunkel, Dusel, Dunkin, Dunson

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Where is the Dunsil family from?

You can see how Dunsil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunsil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dunsil families living in Kentucky. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dunsil's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dunsil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dunsil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsil 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 Dunsil. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dunsil. For the veterans among your Dunsil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dunsil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dunsil in 1960 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunsil 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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