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Denelyn Family History

Denelyn 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: Evelyn, Fenelon, Donelan, Deely, Deneen, Denehy, Denton, Denny

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Where is the Denelyn family from?

You can see how Denelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denelyn family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Denelyn families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Denelyn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Denelyn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Denelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denelyn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Denelyn. 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 Denelyn. For the veterans among your Denelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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