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Dunavin Family History

Dunavin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donovan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dunavin family from?

You can see how Dunavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dunavin families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunavin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dunavin families in 1891.
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What did your Dunavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunavin. 100% of Dunavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Dunavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunavin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dunavin. 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 233 military records available for the last name Dunavin. For the veterans among your Dunavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunavin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunavin in 1964 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunavin 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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