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Denbey Family History

Denbey 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: Denby, Denley, Denney, Henley, Denny, Dennen, Debes, Dewey, Denyer

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Where is the Denbey family from?

You can see how Denbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Denbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Denbey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Denbey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denbey 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 Denbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denbey. 100% of Denbey men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Denbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Denbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denbey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Denbey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Denbey. For the veterans among your Denbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denbey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Denbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Denbey in 1978 was 70, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denbey 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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