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Dunzy Family History

Dunzy 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, Danzy, Dungy, Dury, Denny, Duffy, Dunn, Gunby, Donze, Duty

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Where is the Dunzy family from?

You can see how Dunzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunzy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunzy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dunzy family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunzy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dunzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunzy. 100% of Dunzy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dunzy women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dunzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunzy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunzy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dunzy. For the veterans among your Dunzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunzy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dunzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dunzy in 1966 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

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