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Dunkus Family History

Dunkus 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: Dunkum, Minkus, Dundas, Duffus, Duus, Dunkel, Tunks, Dunker, Dinius

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Where is the Dunkus family from?

You can see how Dunkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dunkus families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dunkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dunkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunkus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Dunkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dunkus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dunkus. For the veterans among your Dunkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dunkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dunkus in 1974 was 73, and 92 in 1998.

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