This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Deneley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Deneley Family History

Deneley 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: Denley, Densley, Deeley, Meneley, Henley, Seeley, Bentley, Dunkley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Deneley family from?

You can see how Deneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deneley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Deneley families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deneley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Deneley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Deneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Coal Gangerbel and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deneley. 50% of Deneley men worked as a Colliery Coal Gangerbel and 100% of Deneley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Deneley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Coal Gangerbel
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deneley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Deneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Deneley

Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Deneley. 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.

View all Deneley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Deneley. For the veterans among your Deneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Deneley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Deneley family history

Discover More

What is the average Deneley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Deneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Deneley in 1969 was 88, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deneley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Deneley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial