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Dunsh Family History

Dunsh 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: Dunst, Dush, Rush, Kunst, Dunay, Dust, Dunn, Dusch, Duch, Muns

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Where is the Dunsh family from?

You can see how Dunsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dunsh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dunsh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Dunsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsh 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dunsh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dunsh. For the veterans among your Dunsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunsh 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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