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Denves Family History

Denves 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: Denver, Denes, Dennis, Dennen, Debes, Denyer, Deneve, Denger, Denke

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Where is the Denves family from?

You can see how Denves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denves family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Denves's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Denves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denves 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Denves. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Denves. For the veterans among your Denves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denves lifespan?

Average Denves life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denves 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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