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Dunwoode Family History

Dunwoode 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: Dunwoody, Dunwoodie, Dinwoodie, Dunford, Henwood, Dunsmore, Dunworth

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Where is the Dunwoode family from?

You can see how Dunwoode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunwoode family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dunwoode families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Dunwoode families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunwoode's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunwoode families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunwoode 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 20 census records available for the last name Dunwoode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunwoode 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dunwoode. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunwoode. For the veterans among your Dunwoode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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