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Denyman Family History

Denyman 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: Denman, Dearman, Eyman, Deman, Henman, Derman, Nyman, Wenman, Demyan

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Where is the Denyman family from?

You can see how Denyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denyman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Denyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Denyman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denyman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Denyman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denyman 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 46 census records available for the last name Denyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denyman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Denyman. 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 military records available for the last name Denyman. For the veterans among your Denyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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