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Dunat Family History

Dunat 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: Donat, Ducat, Dunay, Dunaj, Dunst, Hunt, Duan, Dana, Kunst, Bunt

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Where is the Dunat family from?

You can see how Dunat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dunat family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dunat's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Dunat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunat 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 120 census records available for the last name Dunat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunat 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dunat. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dunat. For the veterans among your Dunat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dunat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunat in 1966 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunat 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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