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Dunlaevy Family History

Dunlaevy 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: Dunlevy, Dunlavy, Dunleavy, Dunlay, Dunlavey, Donlevy, Dunay, Dudley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunlaevy 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 24 census records available for the last name Dunlaevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlaevy 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dunlaevy. 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 Dunlaevy. For the veterans among your Dunlaevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlaevy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Dunlaevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunlaevy in 1982 was 81, and 95 in 1997.

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