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Dunfey Family History

Dunfey 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: Dungey, Duffey, Dunfee, Durfey, Dunay, Duffer, Duffy, Dudley, Dunkley

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Where is the Dunfey family from?

You can see how Dunfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunfey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dunfey families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dunfey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunfey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunfey 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 Dunfey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunfey. 100% of Dunfey men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dunfey women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Dunfey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Dunfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunfey 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dunfey. 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 143 military records available for the last name Dunfey. For the veterans among your Dunfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunfey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dunfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dunfey in 1969 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunfey 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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