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Dunhill Family History

Dunhill Surname Meaning

see Dunwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dunhill family from?

You can see how Dunhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dunhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Dunhill family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunhill's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dunhill families in 1911.
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What did your Dunhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunhill. 50% of Dunhill men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Dunhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunhill were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dunhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunhill 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Dunhill. 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 320 military records available for the last name Dunhill. For the veterans among your Dunhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunhill lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dunhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dunhill in 1973 was 92, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunhill 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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