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Danahy Family History

Danahy Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Danahy family from?

You can see how Danahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danahy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Danahy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Danahy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Danahy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Danahy families in 1911.
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What did your Danahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Danahy. 100% of Danahy men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Danahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danahy 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Danahy. 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 840 military records available for the last name Danahy. For the veterans among your Danahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danahy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Danahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Danahy in 1952 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danahy 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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