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Danehy Family History

Danehy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donahue.

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


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Where is the Danehy family from?

You can see how Danehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danehy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danehy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Danehy family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Danehy's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Danehy families in 1891.
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What did your Danehy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Danehy. 100% of Danehy women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danehy 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Danehy. 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 260 military records available for the last name Danehy. For the veterans among your Danehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danehy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Danehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Danehy in 1961 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danehy 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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