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Denefield Family History

Denefield 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: Benefield, Edenfield, Delafield, Kenfield, Enfield, Denfeld, Dunfield

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Where is the Denefield family from?

You can see how Denefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denefield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Denefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Denefield families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denefield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denefield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Denefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denefield 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Denefield. 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 61 military records available for the last name Denefield. For the veterans among your Denefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denefield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Denefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Denefield in 1970 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denefield 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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