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Dunlavey Family History

Dunlavey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dunleavy.

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


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Where is the Dunlavey family from?

You can see how Dunlavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunlavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Dunlavey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dunlavey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dunlavey families in 1891.
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What did your Dunlavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunlavey. 85% of Dunlavey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Licensed Victualler
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dunlavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlavey 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Dunlavey. 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 805 military records available for the last name Dunlavey. For the veterans among your Dunlavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlavey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dunlavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dunlavey in 1956 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunlavey 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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