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Dunskins Family History

Dunskins 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: Duskin, Danskin, Denkins, Dunkin, Dinkins, Junkins, Deskins, Hunkins

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Where is the Dunskins family from?

You can see how Dunskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunskins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunskins families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dunskins family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunskins's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dunskins families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunskins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Dunskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunskins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dunskins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunskins. For the veterans among your Dunskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunskins lifespan?

Average Dunskins life expectancy in 1964 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunskins 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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