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Dunskey Family History

Dunskey 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: Duskey, Dunkley, Dubsky, Munsey, Densley, Hunsley, Dunster, Dunkel

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Where is the Dunskey family from?

You can see how Dunskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dunskey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunskey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dunskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunskey 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 Dunskey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dunskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dunskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunskey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dunskey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dunskey. For the veterans among your Dunskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunskey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Dunskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunskey in 1965 was 70, and 50 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunskey 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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