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Dunnavan Family History

Dunnavan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dunnavant, Dunnagan, Dunavan, Dunagan, Dunnaway, Dunavant, Donavan

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Where is the Dunnavan family from?

You can see how Dunnavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnavan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dunnavan families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dunnavan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dunnavan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnavan 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 Dunnavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunnavan. 100% of Dunnavan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dunnavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Dunnavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnavan 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dunnavan. 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 132 military records available for the last name Dunnavan. For the veterans among your Dunnavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnavan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dunnavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunnavan in 1963 was 70, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunnavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnavan 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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