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Denien Family History

Denien 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: Dennen, Denier, Deneen, Daniel, Denton, Venier, Devin, Heien, Denyer

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Where is the Denien family from?

You can see how Denien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Denien families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Denien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denien 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 Denien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

What Denien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Denien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denien 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Denien. 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 64 military records available for the last name Denien. For the veterans among your Denien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Denien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Denien in 1967 was 67, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denien 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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