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Dunnells Family History

Dunnells 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: Runnells, Gunnells, Dunnell, Gunnell, Donnelly, Bunnell, Tunnell

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Where is the Dunnells family from?

You can see how Dunnells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dunnells families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnells's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dunnells families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnells 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 Dunnells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunnells. 37% of Dunnells 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Inspector
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Dunnells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Dunnells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnells 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dunnells. 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 284 military records available for the last name Dunnells. For the veterans among your Dunnells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnells lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dunnells in 1963 was 70, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunnells

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnells 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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