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Dunger Family History

Dunger Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): occupational name from an agent derivative of the Middle English verb dungen ‘to spread dung (as manure)’.

German (also Dünger): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Dunger family from?

You can see how Dunger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Dunger families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunger families in 1911.
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What did your Dunger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunger. 26% of Dunger men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Dunger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunger were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dunger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunger 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Dunger. 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 742 military records available for the last name Dunger. For the veterans among your Dunger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dunger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunger in 1951 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunger 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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