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Danahy Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Danehy, Dana, Manary, Denehy, Donahey, Canary, Donaghy, Donaho, Athy

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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 1891 there were 4 Danahy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Danahy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Danahy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danahy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danahy. 16% of Danahy men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Danahy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danahy were Foreman and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
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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 Australia, 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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