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Dunleany Family History

Dunleany 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: Dunleavy, Dunlay, Dunlevy, Dunlavy, Dunlea, Dulany, Dunstan, Duncan

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Where is the Dunleany family from?

You can see how Dunleany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunleany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunleany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 4 Dunleany families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunleany's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dunleany families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunleany 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 84 census records available for the last name Dunleany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunleany 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dunleany. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dunleany. For the veterans among your Dunleany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunleany lifespan?

Average Dunleany life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunleany 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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