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Dunahue Family History

Dunahue 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: Donahue, Dunshee, Donohue, Donahoe, Donaghue, Dunahoo, Dunay, Dunham

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Where is the Dunahue family from?

You can see how Dunahue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunahue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunahue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunahue family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunahue's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dunahue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunahue 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 Dunahue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunahue. 56% of Dunahue men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Poultry Dealer
    23%

What Dunahue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Dunahue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunahue 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dunahue. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dunahue. For the veterans among your Dunahue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunahue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dunahue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunahue in 1963 was 54, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunahue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunahue 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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