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Dunagin Family History

Dunagin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donegan possibly from the Gaelic variant Ó Duinneagáin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dunagin family from?

You can see how Dunagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunagin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunagin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunagin family living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dunagin's in USA. Georgia and 4 other states had the highest population of Dunagin families in 1840.
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What did your Dunagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunagin. 50% of Dunagin 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Farm Work
    13%

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Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Dunagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunagin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dunagin. 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 254 military records available for the last name Dunagin. For the veterans among your Dunagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunagin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dunagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dunagin in 1958 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunagin 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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