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Dannehy Family History

Dannehy 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: Dennehy, Danehy, Darney, Dabney, Danner, Hanney, Dannen, Nanney

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Where is the Dannehy family from?

You can see how Dannehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannehy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannehy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dannehy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dannehy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dannehy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Dannehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannehy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dannehy. 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 82 military records available for the last name Dannehy. For the veterans among your Dannehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannehy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dannehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dannehy in 1969 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannehy 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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