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Dunnivan Family History

Dunnivan 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: Dunivan, Dunnigan, Dunnavant, Dunivant, Donivan, Dunnagan, Dunigan

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Where is the Dunnivan family from?

You can see how Dunnivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dunnivan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunnivan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dunnivan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnivan 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 Dunnivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunnivan. 34% of Dunnivan men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Dunnivan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunnivan were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Traveling Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dunnivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnivan 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Dunnivan. 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 358 military records available for the last name Dunnivan. For the veterans among your Dunnivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnivan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dunnivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunnivan in 1962 was 49, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnivan 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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