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Dunniway Family History

Dunniway 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: Dunnaway, Dunaway, Dunnigan, Dunay, Gannaway, Dunning, Connaway

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Where is the Dunniway family from?

You can see how Dunniway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunniway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunniway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dunniway family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunniway's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dunniway families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Dunniway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunniway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunniway. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dunniway. For the veterans among your Dunniway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunniway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dunniway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dunniway in 1966 was 49, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunniway 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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