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Denehue Family History

Denehue 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: Deneve, Donahue, Deneau, Deneke, Denecke, Donohue, Denehy, Denke

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Where is the Denehue family from?

You can see how Denehue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denehue family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Denehue family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Denehue's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Denehue families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Denehue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denehue 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Denehue. 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 9 military records available for the last name Denehue. For the veterans among your Denehue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denehue lifespan?

Average Denehue life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denehue 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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