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Deanay Family History

Deanay 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: Dean, Dana, Delaney, Devaney, Dunay, Heaney, Denny, Demay, Deane

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Where is the Deanay family from?

You can see how Deanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deanay families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Deanay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deanay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deanay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deanay 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 10 census records available for the last name Deanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deanay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deanay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deanay. For the veterans among your Deanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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