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Dunsmair Family History

Dunsmair 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: Dunsmoor, Dunstan, Dunsmore, Dumais, Dunmire, Dunster, Dunbar, Dunman

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Where is the Dunsmair family from?

You can see how Dunsmair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsmair family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Dunsmair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Dunsmair families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsmair's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunsmair families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Dunsmair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsmair 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 Dunsmair. 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 military records available for the last name Dunsmair. For the veterans among your Dunsmair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsmair lifespan?

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