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Dunehue Family History

Dunehue 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, Dunham, Duque, Duthie, Deneve, Dunmire

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Where is the Dunehue family from?

You can see how Dunehue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunehue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunehue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dunehue families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dunehue's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dunehue families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Dunehue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunehue 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dunehue. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dunehue. For the veterans among your Dunehue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunehue lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Dunehue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dunehue in 1960 was 68, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunehue 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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