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Dunnevant Family History

Dunnevant 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, Dunevant, Dunavant, Dunivant, Dunnett, Danneman, Dunegan

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Where is the Dunnevant family from?

You can see how Dunnevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnevant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunnevant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dunnevant families living in Tennessee. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dunnevant's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dunnevant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnevant 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 Dunnevant ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dunnevant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Dunnevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnevant 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 Dunnevant. 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 97 military records available for the last name Dunnevant. For the veterans among your Dunnevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnevant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Dunnevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dunnevant in 1966 was 82, and 88 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnevant 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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