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Denechey Family History

Denechey 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: Henchey, Denecke, Denehy, Hanchey, Deneve, Dence, Denley, Peachey

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Where is the Denechey family from?

You can see how Denechey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denechey family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Denechey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denechey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Denechey families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Denechey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denechey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Denechey. 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 Denechey. For the veterans among your Denechey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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