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Denos Family History

Denos 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: Delos, Enos, Xenos, Danos, Demos, Denis, Devos, Denes, Denys, Deno

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Where is the Denos family from?

You can see how Denos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Denos families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Denos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denos 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 Denos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denos. 60% of Denos men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Denos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denos 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Denos. 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 145 military records available for the last name Denos. For the veterans among your Denos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Denos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Denos in 1954 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denos 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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