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Denelson Family History

Denelson 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: Donelson, Nelson, Engelson, Denison, Enerson, Benenson, Fenelon

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Where is the Denelson family from?

You can see how Denelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denelson family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Denelson family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Denelson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Denelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denelson 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 34 census records available for the last name Denelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denelson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Denelson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Denelson. For the veterans among your Denelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denelson lifespan?

Average Denelson life expectancy in 2002 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denelson 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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