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Dohoney Family History

Dohoney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Doheny. This form is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Dohoney family from?

You can see how Dohoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohoney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dohoney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dohoney families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dohoney's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dohoney families in 1891.
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What did your Dohoney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohoney. 38% of Dohoney men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dohoney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohoney were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dohoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohoney 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Dohoney. 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 348 military records available for the last name Dohoney. For the veterans among your Dohoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohoney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dohoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dohoney in 1950 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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