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Denly Family History

Denly Surname Meaning

see Denley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Denly family from?

You can see how Denly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Denly families living in Wiltshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Denly's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Denly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denly. 73% of Denly 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • State Registered Nurse
    10%
  • Openerpel Of School Private
    10%

What Denly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denly 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Denly. 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 Denly. For the veterans among your Denly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denly lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Denly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Denly in 1971 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denly 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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