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Doheney Family History

Doheney 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: Doheny, Dohoney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Coveney, Cheney, Doherty

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Where is the Doheney family from?

You can see how Doheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doheney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doheney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doheney family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doheney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doheney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doheney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doheney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doheney. 56% of Doheney men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Doheney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doheney were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doheney 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Doheney. 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 146 military records available for the last name Doheney. For the veterans among your Doheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doheney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Doheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doheney in 1966 was 67, and 36 in 2003.

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