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Dunic Family History

Dunic 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: Danis, Dunay, Duris, Duin, Dunn, Muni, Durick, Cunico, Dulin, Dubin

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Where is the Dunic family from?

You can see how Dunic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dunic families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dunic's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dunic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dunic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dunic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunic 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dunic. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dunic. For the veterans among your Dunic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunic lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Dunic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dunic in 1974 was 67, and 63 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunic 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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