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Dunington Family History

Dunington 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: Dunnington, Huntington, Henington, Ludington, Cunnington, Dennington

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Where is the Dunington family from?

You can see how Dunington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dunington families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dunington's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Dunington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunington. 50% of Dunington men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunington 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dunington. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dunington. For the veterans among your Dunington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunington

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