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Dungee Family History

Dungee Surname Meaning

Variant of Dungey. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Dungee family from?

You can see how Dungee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dungee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dungee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dungee families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dungee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dungee families in 1891.
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What did your Dungee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dungee. 40% of Dungee men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Dungee women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dungee were Chauffeur and Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Servant
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%

What Dungee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dungee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dungee 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dungee. 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 440 military records available for the last name Dungee. For the veterans among your Dungee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dungee lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dungee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dungee in 1956 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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