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Deeney Family History

Deeney Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhne ‘descendant of Duibhne’ a byname from duibhne ‘disagreeable ill-tempered’.

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


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Where is the Deeney family from?

You can see how Deeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Deeney families living in Essex. This was about 15% of all the recorded Deeney's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Deeney families in 1891.
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What did your Deeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deeney. 100% of Deeney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Deeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeney 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Deeney. 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 798 military records available for the last name Deeney. For the veterans among your Deeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeney lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Deeney in 1944 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeney 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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