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Dunkerton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Dunkerton in Somerset.

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


Similar surnames: Dunkerson, Pinkerton, Winterton, Dunton, Summerton, Fullerton

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Where is the Dunkerton family from?

You can see how Dunkerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunkerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Dunkerton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunkerton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dunkerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunkerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunkerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunkerton. 29% of Dunkerton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dunkerton women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dunkerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkerton 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Dunkerton. 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 234 military records available for the last name Dunkerton. For the veterans among your Dunkerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkerton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dunkerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dunkerton in 1956 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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