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Dunloy Family History

Dunloy 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: Dunlop, Dunlay, Dunlow, Dunay, Dudley, Dunkley, Durley, Dunton

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Where is the Dunloy family from?

You can see how Dunloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunloy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dunloy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dunloy family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunloy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dunloy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Dunloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunloy 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dunloy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dunloy. For the veterans among your Dunloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunloy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Dunloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dunloy in 1967 was 96, and 58 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunloy 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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