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Dunkelburger Family History

Dunkelburger 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: Dunkelberger, Dunkleberger, Durrenberger, Neuburger, Rinkenberger

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Where is the Dunkelburger family from?

You can see how Dunkelburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkelburger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunkelburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dunkelburger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunkelburger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dunkelburger families in 1880.
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What did your Dunkelburger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dunkelburger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Dunkelburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkelburger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dunkelburger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dunkelburger. For the veterans among your Dunkelburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkelburger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dunkelburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunkelburger in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2000.

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