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Denier Family History

Denier Surname Meaning

French: from Old French denier originally the name of a copper coin later a term for money in general hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a moneyer or minter.

It is also found in Switzerland.

English: variant of Denyer.

This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denier family from?

You can see how Denier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Denier families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Denier's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Denier families in 1891.
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What did your Denier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denier. 41% of Denier men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Denier women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denier were Owner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Denier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denier 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Denier. 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 486 military records available for the last name Denier. For the veterans among your Denier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Denier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Denier in 1956 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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