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Denan Family History

Denan 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: Dean, Dinan, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Dena, Denman, Denn, Dynan

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Where is the Denan family from?

You can see how Denan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Denan families living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denan's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Denan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denan 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 Denan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denan. 45% of Denan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Denan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denan were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Denan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denan 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Denan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Denan. For the veterans among your Denan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Denan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Denan in 1977 was 61, and 61 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denan 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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