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Dehorty Family History

Dehorty 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: Demory, Doherty, Delorey, Decorte, Shorty, Dery, Harty, Dearth, Derry

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Where is the Dehorty family from?

You can see how Dehorty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehorty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehorty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dehorty families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehorty's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Dehorty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehorty 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 130 census records available for the last name Dehorty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehorty 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dehorty. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dehorty. For the veterans among your Dehorty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehorty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dehorty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dehorty in 1963 was 75, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehorty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehorty 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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