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Dunihoo Family History

Dunihoo 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: Dunahoo, Donohoo, Donehoo, Donahoo, Dunlop, Dunham, Dunton, Cunico

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Where is the Dunihoo family from?

You can see how Dunihoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunihoo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunihoo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dunihoo families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunihoo's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dunihoo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunihoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunihoo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dunihoo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Dunihoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunihoo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunihoo. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dunihoo. For the veterans among your Dunihoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunihoo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Dunihoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dunihoo in 1961 was 54, and 101 in 2001.

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