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Dunsay Family History

Dunsay 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: Dunay, Dunlay, Dunstan, Duncan, Dunham, Duray, Dubsky, Munsey, Dubray

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Where is the Dunsay family from?

You can see how Dunsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dunsay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there were 3 Dunsay families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dunsay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunsay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Dunsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsay 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dunsay. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dunsay. For the veterans among your Dunsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dunsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunsay in 1967 was 83, and 63 in 2004.

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