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Deoney Family History

Deoney 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: Deloney, Deeney, Droney, Denney, Doney, Devney, Dooney, Dolney

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Where is the Deoney family from?

You can see how Deoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deoney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Deoney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Deoney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deoney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deoney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deoney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Deoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deoney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deoney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Deoney. For the veterans among your Deoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deoney lifespan?

Average Deoney life expectancy in 2002 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deoney 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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