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Dreaney Family History

Dreaney 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: Reaney, Greaney, Draney, Delaney, Devaney, Heaney, Deane, Graney

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Where is the Dreaney family from?

You can see how Dreaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreaney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dreaney families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dreaney family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreaney's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dreaney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreaney 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 248 census records available for the last name Dreaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreaney 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dreaney. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dreaney. For the veterans among your Dreaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreaney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dreaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dreaney in 1967 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreaney 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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