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Dunevant Family History

Dunevant Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Donovan.

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


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Where is the Dunevant family from?

You can see how Dunevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunevant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunevant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dunevant families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dunevant's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dunevant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunevant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunevant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunevant. 48% of Dunevant 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

What Dunevant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunevant 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dunevant. 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 335 military records available for the last name Dunevant. For the veterans among your Dunevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunevant lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dunevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dunevant in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunevant 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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