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Dunney Family History

Dunney 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: Bunney, Dunne, Tunney, Dudney, Dunner, Dungey, Lunney, Denney, Durney

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Where is the Dunney family from?

You can see how Dunney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dunney families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dunney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunney 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 Dunney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunney. 34% of Dunney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dunney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunney were Owner and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Stitcher
    34%

What Dunney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunney 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Dunney. 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 209 military records available for the last name Dunney. For the veterans among your Dunney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dunney in 1964 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunney 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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