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Deharty Family History

Deharty 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: Harty, Dearth, Dewart, Darty, Deary, De Hart, Beharry, Doherty

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Where is the Deharty family from?

You can see how Deharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deharty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deharty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Deharty families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Deharty's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Deharty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Deharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deharty 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Deharty. 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 38 military records available for the last name Deharty. For the veterans among your Deharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deharty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Deharty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deharty in 1967 was 69, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deharty 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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