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Dunphey Family History

Dunphey 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: Dunphy, Dunkley, Dunshee, Dungey, Duprey, Donahey, Murphey, Huntley

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Where is the Dunphey family from?

You can see how Dunphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunphey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dunphey families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dunphey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dunphey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunphey 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 Dunphey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Setter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunphey. 34% of Dunphey men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dunphey women worked as a Setter.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Setter
    100%

What Dunphey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunphey 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Dunphey. 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 258 military records available for the last name Dunphey. For the veterans among your Dunphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunphey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dunphey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunphey in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunphey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunphey 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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