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Denahan Family History

Denahan 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: Lenahan, Monahan, Megahan, Denham, Banahan, Renehan, Hanahan, Teahan

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Where is the Denahan family from?

You can see how Denahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denahan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Denahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Denahan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Denahan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denahan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Denahan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Denahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denahan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Denahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Denahan. For the veterans among your Denahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denahan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Denahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denahan in 1972 was 69, and 66 in 2002.

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