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Dehey Family History

Dehey 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: Dewey, Demey, Devey, Hey, Dery, Deep, Dehn, Denny, Demay, Dey

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Where is the Dehey family from?

You can see how Dehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dehey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Dehey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dehey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehey 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 Dehey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehey. 50% of Dehey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dehey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dehey were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Dehey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Dehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dehey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dehey. For the veterans among your Dehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dehey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dehey in 1967 was 85, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehey 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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