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Dohaney Family History

Dohaney Name 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: Dohoney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Haney, Delaney, Devaney, Doane

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Where is the Dohaney family from?

You can see how Dohaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dohaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dohaney family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohaney's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dohaney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohaney. 100% of Dohaney men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dohaney women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Dohaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohaney 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Dohaney. 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 77 military records available for the last name Dohaney. For the veterans among your Dohaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohaney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Dohaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dohaney in 1959 was 49, and 80 in 1998.

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