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Dunovon Family History

Dunovon 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: Dunton, Dundon, Donovan, Denoon, Dunson, Dunston, Dunavin, Dunivan

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Where is the Dunovon family from?

You can see how Dunovon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunovon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dunovon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunovon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunovon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dunovon families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dunovon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunovon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dunovon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunovon. For the veterans among your Dunovon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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