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Denness Family History

Denness Surname Meaning

see Dennis.

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


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Where is the Denness family from?

You can see how Denness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Denness families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Denness's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Denness families in 1891.
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What did your Denness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denness. 25% of Denness men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Denness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denness were Painter and Domestic.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Denness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denness 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Denness. 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 366 military records available for the last name Denness. For the veterans among your Denness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denness lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Denness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Denness in 1975 was 93, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denness 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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