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Dunavold Family History

Dunavold 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: Dunford, Brunsvold, Dunsford, Dunfield, Davolt, Davoli, Dusold

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Where is the Dunavold family from?

You can see how Dunavold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunavold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dunavold family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunavold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dunavold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunavold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dunavold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunavold 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dunavold. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunavold. For the veterans among your Dunavold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunavold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dunavold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dunavold in 1966 was 48, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunavold 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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