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Daheney Family History

Daheney 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: Darney, Dabney, Cheney, Doheny, Deeney, Mahoney, Heney, Daney

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Where is the Daheney family from?

You can see how Daheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daheney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Daheney families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Daheney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Daheney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daheney 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 17 census records available for the last name Daheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daheney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Daheney. 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 Daheney. For the veterans among your Daheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daheney lifespan?

Average Daheney life expectancy in 1997 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daheney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daheney 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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