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Dunevan Family History

Dunevan 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: Dunevant, Dunegan, Dunivan, Dunavan, Dunstan, Duncan, Devan, Donovan

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Where is the Dunevan family from?

You can see how Dunevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunevan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunevan family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunevan's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dunevan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunevan 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 Dunevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunevan. 100% of Dunevan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Dunevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Dunevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunevan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dunevan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dunevan. For the veterans among your Dunevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunevan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Dunevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dunevan in 1983 was 95, and 80 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunevan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunevan 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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