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Denbo Family History

Denbo Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Denbow.

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


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Where is the Denbo family from?

You can see how Denbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denbo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Denbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Denbo families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denbo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Denbo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denbo 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 Denbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denbo. 21% of Denbo men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Denbo women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denbo were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denbo 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Denbo. 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 698 military records available for the last name Denbo. For the veterans among your Denbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denbo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Denbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denbo in 1955 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denbo 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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