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Dannay Family History

Dannay Surname Meaning

see Danny.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dannay family from?

You can see how Dannay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dannay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dannay family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dannay's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dannay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dannay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannay 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dannay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dannay. For the veterans among your Dannay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannay lifespan?

Average Dannay life expectancy in 1982 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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