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Dunovant Family History

Dunovant 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: Dunavant, Dunivant, Dunevant, Donovan, Dunnavant, Dunivan, Dunavan

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Where is the Dunovant family from?

You can see how Dunovant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunovant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunovant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dunovant families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunovant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunovant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunovant 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 Dunovant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunovant. 100% of Dunovant men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dunovant women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dunovant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Dunovant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunovant 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dunovant. 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 317 military records available for the last name Dunovant. For the veterans among your Dunovant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunovant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dunovant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dunovant in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunovant 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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