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Dunlevy Family History

Dunlevy Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Donegal): variant of Dunleavy.

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


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Where is the Dunlevy family from?

You can see how Dunlevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunlevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Dunlevy families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Dunlevy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunlevy families in 1911.
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What did your Dunlevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunlevy. 19% of Dunlevy men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Dunlevy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunlevy were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dunlevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlevy 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 Dunlevy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunlevy. For the veterans among your Dunlevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlevy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dunlevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunlevy in 1947 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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