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Dunivan Family History

Dunivan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donovan.

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


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Where is the Dunivan family from?

You can see how Dunivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dunivan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dunivan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dunivan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunivan 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 Dunivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunivan. 46% of Dunivan men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Dunivan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunivan were Labor and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dunivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunivan 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Dunivan. 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 691 military records available for the last name Dunivan. For the veterans among your Dunivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunivan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dunivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dunivan in 1941 was 26, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunivan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunivan 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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