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Dunnier Family History

Dunnier 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: Dunner, Gunner, Danner, Dunne, Denner, Denier, Vannier, Dubner

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Where is the Dunnier family from?

You can see how Dunnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dunnier family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunnier's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Dunnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunnier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Dunnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnier 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dunnier. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dunnier. For the veterans among your Dunnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Dunnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunnier in 1967 was 87, and 87 in 1997.

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