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Dulaney Family History

Dulaney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Delaney . This form is rare in Ireland and Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dulany, Delany, Slaney, Mclaney, Delaney, Durney, Malaney, Dunlavey

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Where is the Dulaney family from?

You can see how Dulaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulaney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dulaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Dulaney families living in Virginia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dulaney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dulaney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulaney 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 Dulaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dulaney. 23% of Dulaney men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Dulaney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dulaney were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Dulaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulaney 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Dulaney. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dulaney. For the veterans among your Dulaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulaney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dulaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dulaney in 1944 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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