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Dunwoodie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dinwiddie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dinwoodie, Dunwoody, Mundie, Woodle, Lundie, Duthie, Durie, Dinsmore

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Where is the Dunwoodie family from?

You can see how Dunwoodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunwoodie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunwoodie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Dunwoodie families living in Northumberland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dunwoodie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dunwoodie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunwoodie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunwoodie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunwoodie. 100% of Dunwoodie men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Dunwoodie 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dunwoodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunwoodie 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Dunwoodie. 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 459 military records available for the last name Dunwoodie. For the veterans among your Dunwoodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunwoodie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunwoodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dunwoodie in 1964 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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