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Denchary Family History

Denchary 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: Denhart, Dechant, Demchak, Dechert, Denmark, Deary, De Hart

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Where is the Denchary family from?

You can see how Denchary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denchary family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Denchary families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Denchary's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Denchary families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Denchary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denchary 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Denchary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Denchary. For the veterans among your Denchary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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