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Dunlock Family History

Dunlock 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: Gunlock, Dunlop, Bullock, Hurlock, Dunnuck, Tullock, Dunlow, Burlock

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Where is the Dunlock family from?

You can see how Dunlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dunlock families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dunlock's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dunlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunlock ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dunlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlock 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Dunlock. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dunlock. For the veterans among your Dunlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlock lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Dunlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunlock in 1972 was 58, and 79 in 1997.

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