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Denzie Family History

Denzie 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: Benzie, Denzin, Dennie, Menzie, Dennis, Menzies, Danzig, Deneve

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Where is the Denzie family from?

You can see how Denzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Denzie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Denzie family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denzie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Denzie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Denzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzie 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Denzie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Denzie. For the veterans among your Denzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denzie lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Denzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Denzie in 1978 was 56, and 90 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denzie 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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