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Dehonney Family History

Dehonney 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: Deloney, Denney, Dohoney, Devenney, Devanney, Devinney, Dolney

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Where is the Dehonney family from?

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

What Dehonney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dehonney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehonney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dehonney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dehonney. For the veterans among your Dehonney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehonney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Dehonney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dehonney in 1967 was 23, and 65 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehonney 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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