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Denwan Family History

Denwan 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: Dewan, Denman, Dean, Denton, Duncan, Dinan, Dennen, Degan, Devan

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Where is the Denwan family from?

You can see how Denwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Denwan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denwan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denwan 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 44 census records available for the last name Denwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denwan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Denwan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Denwan. For the veterans among your Denwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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