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Denilin Family History

Denilin 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: Denison, Devlin, Denzin, Enslin, Henslin, Dunklin, Delin, Donlin

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Where is the Denilin family from?

You can see how Denilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denilin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denilin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Denilin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Denilin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Denilin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Denilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denilin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Denilin. 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 Denilin. For the veterans among your Denilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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