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Dunnemann Family History

Dunnemann 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: Ninnemann, Danneman, Juenemann, Hennemann, Linnemann, Hannemann

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Where is the Dunnemann family from?

You can see how Dunnemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dunnemann families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dunnemann's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dunnemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunnemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Dunnemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnemann 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dunnemann. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dunnemann. For the veterans among your Dunnemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnemann lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dunnemann in 1974 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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