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Dunlope Family History

Dunlope 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: Dunlop, Dunmore, Dundore, Dunlap, Dunlow, Dunford, Dunton, Dunsmore

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Where is the Dunlope family from?

You can see how Dunlope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunlope families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Dunlope families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dunlope's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dunlope families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunlope 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 Dunlope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunlope. 100% of Dunlope men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dunlope women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dunlope family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Dunlope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlope 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Dunlope. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dunlope. For the veterans among your Dunlope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlope lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Dunlope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dunlope in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunlope 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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