Origins of the Dunstan surname
About the Dunstans
We have a total of 19576 records for people with the last name Dunstan.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Dunstans.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Dunstan family's history
Interesting facts about Dunstan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dunstan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Dunstans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Dunstans.
What are the most common Dunstan first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Dunstans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dunstans in 1921
Dressmaker
100
At Home
41
Living On Own Means
40
Domestic Servant
39
Housekeeper
35
Common male occupations for Dunstans in 1921
Tin Miner
200
Farmer
133
Copper Miner
81
Stone Mason
55
Carpenter
45
