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Denchan Family History

Denchan 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: Duncan, Dechant, Demchak, Lenahan, Denham, Renehan, Deehan, Denman

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Where is the Denchan family from?

You can see how Denchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denchan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Denchan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Denchan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Denchan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denchan 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 97 census records available for the last name Denchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denchan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Denchan. 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 Denchan. For the veterans among your Denchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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