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Dunyan Family History

Dunyan Surname 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: Duncan, Bunyan, Dungan, Dunman, Munyan, Runyan, Dunstan, Duan, Dunay

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Where is the Dunyan family from?

You can see how Dunyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunyan family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunyan's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Dunyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dunyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunyan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dunyan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dunyan. For the veterans among your Dunyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunyan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Dunyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dunyan in 1969 was 79, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunyan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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