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Dunafon Family History

Dunafon 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: Dunton, Dundon, Dunagan, Dunson, Dunagin, Dunston, Munafo, Dunavin

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Where is the Dunafon family from?

You can see how Dunafon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunafon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunafon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dunafon families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dunafon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dunafon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Dunafon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunafon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dunafon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dunafon. For the veterans among your Dunafon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunafon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dunafon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dunafon in 1968 was 73, and 3 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunafon 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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