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Dunsom Family History

Dunsom 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: Dunson, Dunlop, Dunham, Dunton, Dundon, Dunst, Ransom, Donson, Danson

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Where is the Dunsom family from?

You can see how Dunsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Dunsom families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Dunsom families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsom's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dunsom families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunsom 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 42 census records available for the last name Dunsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunsom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunsom. For the veterans among your Dunsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsom lifespan?

Average Dunsom life expectancy in 1994 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunsom 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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