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Dunslow Family History

Dunslow 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: Denslow, Dunlow, Dunlop, Winslow, Kinslow, Anslow, Dukelow, Enslow

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Where is the Dunslow family from?

You can see how Dunslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunslow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dunslow families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dunslow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunslow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunslow 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 Dunslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunslow. 100% of Dunslow men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Dunslow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dunslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Dunslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunslow 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dunslow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dunslow. For the veterans among your Dunslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunslow lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunslow

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