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Dunlav Family History

Dunlav 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: Dunlay, Dunlap, Dunlavy, Dunlop, Duncan, Dunay, Dunham, Dunaj, Dundas

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Where is the Dunlav family from?

You can see how Dunlav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlav family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunlav families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dunlav family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunlav's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dunlav families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunlav 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 48 census records available for the last name Dunlav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlav 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunlav. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunlav. For the veterans among your Dunlav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlav lifespan?

Average Dunlav life expectancy in 1999 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunlav 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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