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Dannahy Family History

Dannahy 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: Danahy, Danna, Dennehy, Donnay, Hannay, Hannah, Hannahs, Kannady

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Where is the Dannahy family from?

You can see how Dannahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannahy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dannahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dannahy family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannahy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dannahy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Dannahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannahy 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dannahy. 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 109 military records available for the last name Dannahy. For the veterans among your Dannahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannahy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dannahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dannahy in 1964 was 84, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannahy 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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