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Dunsmos Family History

Dunsmos 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: Dunsmore, Dunson, Dunsmoor, Dunston, Dunstan, Dunlop, Dunton, Dundon

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Where is the Dunsmos family from?

You can see how Dunsmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsmos family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dunsmos family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsmos's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunsmos families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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