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Dunnavent Family History

Dunnavent 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: Dunnavant, Dunavant, Dunnett, Dunivant, Dunevant, Dunnagan, Dunlavey

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Where is the Dunnavent family from?

You can see how Dunnavent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnavent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunnavent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dunnavent families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dunnavent's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dunnavent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnavent 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 Dunnavent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunnavent. 72% of Dunnavent men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Dunnavent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Dunnavent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnavent 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dunnavent. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dunnavent. For the veterans among your Dunnavent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnavent lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Dunnavent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dunnavent in 1971 was 70, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnavent 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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