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Dulany Family History

Dulany Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Delaney.

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


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Where is the Dulany family from?

You can see how Dulany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dulany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dulany families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dulany's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dulany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulany 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 Dulany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dulany. 38% of Dulany men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dulany women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dulany were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dulany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulany 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Dulany. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Dulany. For the veterans among your Dulany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulany lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dulany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dulany in 1952 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulany 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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