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Denahey Family History

Denahey 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: Donahey, Delaney, Devaney, Denley, Densley, Danaher, Henchey, Keahey

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Where is the Denahey family from?

You can see how Denahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denahey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Denahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Denahey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denahey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denahey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Denahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denahey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Denahey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Denahey. For the veterans among your Denahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denahey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Denahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Denahey in 1963 was 82, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denahey 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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