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Denholm Family History

Denholm Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Denholm in southern Scotland near Hawick (Roxburghshire) formerly Denham.

English: variant of Denham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denholm family from?

You can see how Denholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denholm families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 35 Denholm families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Denholm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Denholm families in 1891.
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What did your Denholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denholm. 100% of Denholm men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Denholm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Denholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denholm 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Denholm. 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 Denholm. For the veterans among your Denholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denholm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Denholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Denholm in 1959 was 39, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denholm 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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