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Dulny Family History

Dulny Name 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: Duley, Dulay, Dulany, Duan, Sully, Dolney, Dury, Dunay, Dalby, Duin

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Where is the Dulny family from?

You can see how Dulny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dulny families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dulny's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dulny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dulny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dulny. 100% of Dulny men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Dulny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulny 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dulny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Dulny. For the veterans among your Dulny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulny lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Dulny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dulny in 1952 was 27, and 83 in 2003.

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