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Dunavan Family History

Dunavan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donovan.

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


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Where is the Dunavan family from?

You can see how Dunavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dunavan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dunavan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dunavan families in 1911.
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What did your Dunavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dunavan. 100% of Dunavan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dunavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dunavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunavan 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Dunavan. 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 600 military records available for the last name Dunavan. For the veterans among your Dunavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunavan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dunavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dunavan in 1957 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunavan 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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