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Deeny Family History

Deeny Surname Meaning

from Ó Duibhne see Deeney.

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


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Where is the Deeny family from?

You can see how Deeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Deeny families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Deeny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deeny families in 1891.
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What did your Deeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cinema Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deeny. 100% of Deeny men worked as a Cinema Manager and 100% of Deeny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cinema Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeny 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Deeny. 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 212 military records available for the last name Deeny. For the veterans among your Deeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeny lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Deeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deeny in 1958 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deeny 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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