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Dunnahoo Family History

Dunnahoo 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: Dunahoo, Donahoo, Dunnaway, Donohoo, Dunnagan, Donehoo, Donaho

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Where is the Dunnahoo family from?

You can see how Dunnahoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnahoo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnahoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Dunnahoo families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnahoo's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunnahoo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnahoo 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 Dunnahoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunnahoo. 50% of Dunnahoo men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Dunnahoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnahoo 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Dunnahoo. 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 166 military records available for the last name Dunnahoo. For the veterans among your Dunnahoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnahoo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnahoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dunnahoo in 1964 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnahoo 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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