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Dunyon Family History

Dunyon 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: Dunton, Dundon, Runyon, Dunson, Munyon, Kenyon, Hunton, Denton

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Where is the Dunyon family from?

You can see how Dunyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunyon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Dunyon families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunyon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunyon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunyon 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 Dunyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunyon. 60% of Dunyon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dunyon women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dunyon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Dunyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunyon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dunyon. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dunyon. For the veterans among your Dunyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunyon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dunyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunyon in 1966 was 90, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunyon 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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