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Dunbrack Family History

Dunbrack Name 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: Dubroc, Durick, Buntrock, Brack, Dubray, Burack, Dunbar, Dubach

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Where is the Dunbrack family from?

You can see how Dunbrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbrack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunbrack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Dunbrack families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Dunbrack's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dunbrack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunbrack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunbrack ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dunbrack. 50% of Dunbrack men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunbrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbrack 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Dunbrack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Dunbrack. For the veterans among your Dunbrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunbrack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dunbrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dunbrack in 1962 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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