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Dunhaver Family History

Dunhaver 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: Haver, O'haver, Daunhauer, Shaver, Hunsaker, Dunlavey, Beaver, Usher

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Where is the Dunhaver family from?

You can see how Dunhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunhaver family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunhaver families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Dunhaver families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunhaver's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dunhaver families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunhaver 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 Dunhaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunhaver. 100% of Dunhaver 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
    100%

What Dunhaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dunhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunhaver 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 Dunhaver. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dunhaver. For the veterans among your Dunhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunhaver lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Dunhaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunhaver in 1954 was 41, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunhaver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunhaver 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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