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Dunsirn Family History

Dunsirn 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, Dunmire, Dunkin, Dunson, Dunston, Dustin, Dunford, Duncan

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Where is the Dunsirn family from?

You can see how Dunsirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsirn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dunsirn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dunsirn family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsirn's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dunsirn families in 1861.
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What did your Dunsirn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunsirn. 100% of Dunsirn men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dunsirn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Dunsirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsirn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dunsirn. 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 62 military records available for the last name Dunsirn. For the veterans among your Dunsirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsirn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dunsirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunsirn in 1967 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunsirn 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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