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Denden Family History

Denden 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: Dennen, Menden, Derden, Deneen, Heiden, Eden, Denton, Linden, Hedden

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Where is the Denden family from?

You can see how Denden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Denden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Denden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denden 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 Denden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denden. 67% of Denden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denden women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    67%
  • Famrer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Denden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Denden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denden 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Denden. 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 266 military records available for the last name Denden. For the veterans among your Denden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denden lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Denden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Denden in 1976 was 76, and 80 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denden 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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