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Deeny Family History

Deeny Name Meaning

from Ó Duibhne see Deeney .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Denny, Deveny, Deeney, Deery, Deen, Deely, Feeny, Keeny, Dean, Dery

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Where is the Deeny family from?

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

What did your Deeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deeny. 25% of Deeny men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Deeny women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeny 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Deeny. 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 212 military records available for the last name Deeny. For the veterans among your Deeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeny lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Deeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deeny in 1958 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

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