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Dunbury Family History

Dunbury 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: Duxbury, Danbury, Hanbury, Banbury, Sudbury, Dunbar, Dusenbury, Bury

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Where is the Dunbury family from?

You can see how Dunbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Dunbury families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dunbury's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dunbury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunbury 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 Dunbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Oper and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunbury. 60% of Dunbury men worked as an Elevator Oper and 50% of Dunbury women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunbury were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Elevator Oper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Dunbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Dunbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbury 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Dunbury. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dunbury. For the veterans among your Dunbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunbury lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Dunbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dunbury in 1972 was 76, and 57 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunbury 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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