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Dullea Family History

Dullea Surname Meaning

Irish (west Cork): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duinnshléibhe ‘descendant of Donn Sleibhe’ (see Dunleavy).

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


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Where is the Dullea family from?

You can see how Dullea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dullea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dullea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dullea families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dullea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dullea families in 1911.
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What did your Dullea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dullea. 15% of Dullea men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Dullea women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dullea were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Owner Manager
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dullea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dullea 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Dullea. 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 835 military records available for the last name Dullea. For the veterans among your Dullea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dullea lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dullea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dullea in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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