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Denolf Family History

Denolf 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: Nolf, Denholm, Danoff, Devol, De Wolf, Denoble, Renouf, Tenold

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Where is the Denolf family from?

You can see how Denolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denolf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Denolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Denolf family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Denolf's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Denolf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denolf 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 Denolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denolf. 39% of Denolf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denolf women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Denolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Denolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denolf 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Denolf. 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 65 military records available for the last name Denolf. For the veterans among your Denolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denolf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Denolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Denolf in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denolf 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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