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Dennard Family History

Dennard Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): habitational name from Denwood Street in Crundale (Kent). Medieval records reveal the name's derivation from Old English denu ‘valley’ + ford ‘ford river-crossing’.

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


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Where is the Dennard family from?

You can see how Dennard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dennard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Dennard families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dennard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dennard families in 1891.
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What did your Dennard 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 Dennard. 50% of Dennard men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Dennard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dennard were Builders Labourer and Rag Factory Land.

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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
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Hawker
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Rag Factory Land
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dennard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennard 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Dennard. 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 Dennard. For the veterans among your Dennard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennard lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dennard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dennard in 1941 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dennard 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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