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Denamur Family History

Denamur 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: Delamar, Decatur, Deamer, Deramus, Dear, Demar, Denault, Delmar

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Where is the Denamur family from?

You can see how Denamur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denamur family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denamur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Denamur family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denamur's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Denamur families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denamur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denamur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denamur. 50% of Denamur men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Denamur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Denamur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denamur 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Denamur. 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 63 military records available for the last name Denamur. For the veterans among your Denamur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denamur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Denamur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Denamur in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denamur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denamur 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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