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Dunitz Family History

Dunitz 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: Duntz, Kuntz, Kanitz, Dunst, Muniz, Lubitz, Dewitz, Benitz, Panitz

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Where is the Dunitz family from?

You can see how Dunitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dunitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dunitz families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dunitz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dunitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunitz 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 Dunitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunitz. 34% of Dunitz men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Field Man
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

What Dunitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Dunitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunitz 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Dunitz. 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 130 military records available for the last name Dunitz. For the veterans among your Dunitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunitz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dunitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dunitz in 1954 was 27, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunitz 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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