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Doheny Family History

Doheny Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhchonna ‘descendant of Dubhchonna’ a personal name based on dubh ‘black’

+ Conna a pet form of Colmán ‘little dove’.

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


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Where is the Doheny family from?

You can see how Doheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doheny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Doheny families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doheny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doheny families in 1891.
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What did your Doheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doheny. 72% of Doheny 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
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doheny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doheny. For the veterans among your Doheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doheny lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Doheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Doheny in 1961 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

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