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Dasney Family History

Dasney 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: Darney, Dabney, Disney, Daney, Dolney, Radney, Downey, Dorney, Massey

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Where is the Dasney family from?

You can see how Dasney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dasney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dasney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dasney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dasney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dasney 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 66 census records available for the last name Dasney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dasney 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 Dasney. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dasney. For the veterans among your Dasney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dasney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Dasney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dasney in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dasney 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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