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Dunkelbeck Family History

Dunkelbeck 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: Dunkley, Kolbeck, Dunkelberger, Kennebeck, Dilbeck, Neubeck, Dunkel

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Where is the Dunkelbeck family from?

You can see how Dunkelbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkelbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunkelbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dunkelbeck families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunkelbeck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dunkelbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dunkelbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkelbeck 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 Dunkelbeck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunkelbeck. For the veterans among your Dunkelbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkelbeck lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Dunkelbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunkelbeck in 1975 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkelbeck 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.

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