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Dundes Family History

Dundes Name 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: Dundas, Dundee, Bunde, Wunder, Dundon, Sunder, Dudek, Kunes, Mundis

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Where is the Dundes family from?

You can see how Dundes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dundes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dundes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Dundes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dundes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dundes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dundes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dundes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dundes. 34% of Dundes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dundes women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Dundes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dundes 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dundes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Dundes. For the veterans among your Dundes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dundes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dundes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dundes in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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