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Dundan Family History

Dundan 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: Duncan, Dundon, Dundas, Dungan, Dunman, Dunstan, Duan, Dunay, Dinan

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Where is the Dundan family from?

You can see how Dundan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dundan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dundan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Dundan families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dundan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dundan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dundan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dundan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dundan. 100% of Dundan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Dundan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dundan 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Dundan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dundan. For the veterans among your Dundan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dundan lifespan?

Average Dundan life expectancy in 1967 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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