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Dunwin Family History

Dunwin 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: Unwin, Dunkin, Dustin, Darwin, Duncan, Duin, Dunn, Dunton, Dundon

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Where is the Dunwin family from?

You can see how Dunwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunwin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunwin families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dunwin family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunwin's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dunwin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Dunwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunwin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dunwin. 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 Dunwin. For the veterans among your Dunwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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