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Dunavin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Donovan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dunavan, Dunagin, Donavan, Dunavant, Dunivan, Dunkin, Dunnavant

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Where is the Dunavin family from?

You can see how Dunavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dunavin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunavin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dunavin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunavin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunavin. 27% of Dunavin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dunavin women worked as a Winder. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Printer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Dunavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunavin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dunavin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Dunavin. For the veterans among your Dunavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunavin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunavin in 1964 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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