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Denneny Family History

Denneny 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: Dennen, Dennehy, Denney, Denny, Denner, Denley, Deveny, Dannen

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Where is the Denneny family from?

You can see how Denneny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denneny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denneny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Denneny families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Denneny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Denneny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denneny 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 Denneny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denneny. 100% of Denneny 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
    100%

What Denneny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denneny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denneny 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Denneny. 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 218 military records available for the last name Denneny. For the veterans among your Denneny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denneny lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Denneny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denneny in 1958 was 54, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denneny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denneny 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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