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Dunlapp Family History

Dunlapp 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: Dunlap, Dunlop, Dunlay, Delapp, Dunlavy, Knapp, Napp, Duncan, Dunay

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Where is the Dunlapp family from?

You can see how Dunlapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlapp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunlapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dunlapp family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunlapp's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dunlapp families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunlapp 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 Dunlapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunlapp. 50% of Dunlapp 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Dunlapp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunlapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlapp 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dunlapp. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dunlapp. For the veterans among your Dunlapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlapp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1990, in the United States, Dunlapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dunlapp in 1956 was 46, and 71 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunlapp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunlapp 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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