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Duniven Family History

Duniven 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: Dunivan, Mcniven, Dunivant, Donivan, Niven, Dunavin, Dunigan, Dunavan

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Where is the Duniven family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duniven. 25% of Duniven men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Duniven women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Duniven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Duniven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duniven 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Duniven. 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 88 military records available for the last name Duniven. For the veterans among your Duniven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duniven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Duniven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Duniven in 1968 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duniven 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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