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Dunston Family History

Dunston Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Dunstan. variant of Dunstone (see Dunstan ).

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


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Where is the Dunston family from?

You can see how Dunston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Dunston families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Dunston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunston families in 1911.
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What did your Dunston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunston. 36% of Dunston men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Dunston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunston were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Cook
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Dunston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunston 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dunston. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dunston. For the veterans among your Dunston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunston lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dunston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dunston in 1953 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunston 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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