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Denshan Family History

Denshan 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: Dunstan, Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Lenahan, Denham, Renehan, Deehan

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Where is the Denshan family from?

You can see how Denshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denshan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Denshan families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Denshan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Denshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Denshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denshan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Denshan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Denshan. For the veterans among your Denshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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