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Dunnavin Family History

Dunnavin 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: Dunavin, Dunagin, Dunnavant, Dunnagan, Dunavan, Duncan, Dunning

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Where is the Dunnavin family from?

You can see how Dunnavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunnavin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnavin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunnavin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnavin 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 Dunnavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunnavin. 100% of Dunnavin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Dunnavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnavin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dunnavin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dunnavin. For the veterans among your Dunnavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnavin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Dunnavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunnavin in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnavin 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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