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Dunz Family History

Dunz Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a lost field name as in Dunzenbach (near Darmstadt) or Dunzenheim in the Upper Rhine area. Compare Duntz.

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


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Where is the Dunz family from?

You can see how Dunz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dunz families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dunz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dunz families in 1880.
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What did your Dunz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunz. 100% of Dunz men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Dunz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunz 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Dunz. 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 440 military records available for the last name Dunz. For the veterans among your Dunz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Dunz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunz in 1971 was 77, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunz 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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