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Dunvan Family History

Dunvan 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: Duncan, Dungan, Dunman, Dunivan, Dunavan, Dunstan, Duan, Dunay, Dinan

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Where is the Dunvan family from?

You can see how Dunvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunvan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dunvan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunvan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Dunvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunvan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dunvan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dunvan. For the veterans among your Dunvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunvan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Dunvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dunvan in 1972 was 55, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunvan 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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