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Denney Family History

Denney Surname Meaning

English: variant of Denny.

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


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Where is the Denney family from?

You can see how Denney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 180 Denney families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Denney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denney families in 1891.
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What did your Denney 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 Denney. 19% of Denney men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Denney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denney were Capstan Lathe Hand and Incapacitated.

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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
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Denney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Denney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denney 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Denney. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Denney. For the veterans among your Denney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denney lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Denney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denney in 1943 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denney 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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