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Dunikin Family History

Dunikin 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: Dunkin, Durkin, Dinkin, Duskin, Danskin, Junkin, Dunagin, Dunklin

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Where is the Dunikin family from?

You can see how Dunikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunikin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunikin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dunikin families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunikin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dunikin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunikin 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 25 census records available for the last name Dunikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunikin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dunikin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dunikin. For the veterans among your Dunikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunikin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunikin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunikin

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