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Dunvar Family History

Dunvar 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: Dunbar, Ungar, Duncan, Dunay, Dunham, Dunaj, Dundas, Denver, Dugar

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Where is the Dunvar family from?

You can see how Dunvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunvar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunvar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dunvar families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dunvar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dunvar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunvar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Dunvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunvar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dunvar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dunvar. For the veterans among your Dunvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunvar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Dunvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dunvar in 1977 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunvar 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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