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Deaney Family History

Deaney Surname Meaning

see Denny.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deaney family from?

You can see how Deaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Deaney families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Deaney's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Deaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deaney 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 Deaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deaney. 60% of Deaney men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Deaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Deaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deaney 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Deaney. 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 121 military records available for the last name Deaney. For the veterans among your Deaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deaney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Deaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deaney in 1967 was 92, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deaney 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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