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Dehaney Family History

Dehaney 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: Delaney, Devaney, Haney, Heaney, Deane, Deloney, Deaner, Lehane

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Where is the Dehaney family from?

You can see how Dehaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dehaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dehaney families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dehaney's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Dehaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dehaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehaney. 50% of Dehaney men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Dehaney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dehaney were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Dehaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dehaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehaney 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Dehaney. 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 119 military records available for the last name Dehaney. For the veterans among your Dehaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehaney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dehaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dehaney in 1962 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehaney 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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