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Dennehey Family History

Dennehey 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: Dennehy, Dennee, Denney, Hennesey, Denehy, Kennerly, Denny, Donnelly

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Where is the Dennehey family from?

You can see how Dennehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennehey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dennehey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Dennehey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 62% of all the recorded Dennehey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dennehey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennehey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dennehey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dennehey. 100% of Dennehey women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Dennehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennehey 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Dennehey. 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 155 military records available for the last name Dennehey. For the veterans among your Dennehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennehey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Dennehey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dennehey in 1952 was 50, and 71 in 2003.

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