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Dunlany Family History

Dunlany 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: Dunlay, Dunlavy, Dulany, Duncan, Dunay, Dunleavy, Unland, Dulay

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Where is the Dunlany family from?

You can see how Dunlany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlany family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunlany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunlany family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunlany's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dunlany families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunlany 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 128 census records available for the last name Dunlany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlany 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dunlany. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dunlany. For the veterans among your Dunlany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlany lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Dunlany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunlany in 1968 was 75, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunlany 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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