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Dunivant Family History

Dunivant Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Donovan.

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


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Where is the Dunivant family from?

You can see how Dunivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunivant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunivant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunivant family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunivant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunivant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunivant 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 Dunivant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunivant. 78% of Dunivant men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dunivant women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dunivant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunivant 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dunivant. 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 309 military records available for the last name Dunivant. For the veterans among your Dunivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunivant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dunivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dunivant in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunivant 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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