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Dullivan Family History

Dullivan 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: Cullivan, Sullivan, Cullinan, Gallivan, Culligan, Mulligan, Mullican

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Where is the Dullivan family from?

You can see how Dullivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dullivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dullivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dullivan families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dullivan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dullivan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dullivan 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 Dullivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dullivan. 21% of Dullivan men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Dullivan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dullivan were Carpenter and Cleaning Woman.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Cleaning Woman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Dullivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dullivan 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dullivan. 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 97 military records available for the last name Dullivan. For the veterans among your Dullivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dullivan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Dullivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dullivan in 1962 was 73, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dullivan 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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