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Dundy Family History

Dundy 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, Lundy, Duddy, Gundy, Mundy, Sundy, Dandy, Dendy, Cundy, Bundy

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Where is the Dundy family from?

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

What did your Dundy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dundy. 37% of Dundy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dundy women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dundy 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Dundy. 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 161 military records available for the last name Dundy. For the veterans among your Dundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dundy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dundy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dundy in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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