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Denee Family History

Denee 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: Deneve, Denke, Dence, Defee, Dente, Delee, Denes, Dennee, Deneke

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Where is the Denee family from?

You can see how Denee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Denee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Denee family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Denee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denee 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 Denee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Denee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Denee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denee 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Denee. 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 39 military records available for the last name Denee. For the veterans among your Denee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Denee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Denee in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denee 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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