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Dabeny Family History

Dabeny 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: Dabney, Mabey, Dalen, Damery, Maben, Deveny, Abend, Rabey, Doheny

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Where is the Dabeny family from?

You can see how Dabeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabeny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dabeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dabeny families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dabeny's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dabeny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabeny 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 Dabeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dabeny. 100% of Dabeny men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dabeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Dabeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabeny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dabeny. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dabeny. For the veterans among your Dabeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabeny lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Dabeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dabeny in 1984 was 62, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dabeny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabeny 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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