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Dunlea Family History

Dunlea Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Tipperary): variant of Dunleavy.

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


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Where is the Dunlea family from?

You can see how Dunlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunlea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Dunlea families living in Manitoba. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dunlea's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Dunlea families in 1911.
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What did your Dunlea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunlea. 37% of Dunlea men worked as a Clerk and 28% of Dunlea women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunlea were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Music Leacher And Writer
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dunlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dunlea. 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 409 military records available for the last name Dunlea. For the veterans among your Dunlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dunlea in 1964 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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