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Denisson Family History

Denisson 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, Deniston, Peniston, Keniston, Denniston, Benison, Jenison

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Where is the Denisson family from?

You can see how Denisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Denisson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denisson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denisson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Denisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denisson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Denisson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Denisson. For the veterans among your Denisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denisson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Denisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Denisson in 1982 was 90, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denisson 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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