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Daleney Family History

Daleney 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: Dolney, Delaney, Darney, Dabney, Dalen, Deloney, Deeney, Maloney

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Where is the Daleney family from?

You can see how Daleney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daleney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Daleney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Daleney families living in Virginia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Daleney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Daleney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daleney 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 173 census records available for the last name Daleney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daleney 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Daleney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Daleney. For the veterans among your Daleney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daleney lifespan?

Average Daleney life expectancy in 2003 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daleney 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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