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Denehy Family History

Denehy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dennehy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denehy family from?

You can see how Denehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denehy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Denehy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Denehy families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Denehy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Denehy families in 1891.
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What did your Denehy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denehy. 67% of Denehy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Denehy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Denehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denehy 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Denehy. 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 421 military records available for the last name Denehy. For the veterans among your Denehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denehy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Denehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Denehy in 1957 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denehy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denehy 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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