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Danhey Family History

Danhey 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: Daney, Danzey, Dancey, Danley, Daniel, Manley, Hanley, Haney, Sankey

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Where is the Danhey family from?

You can see how Danhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danhey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Danhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Danhey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danhey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Danhey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danhey 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 68 census records available for the last name Danhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danhey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Danhey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Danhey. For the veterans among your Danhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danhey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danhey 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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