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Denigris Family History

Denigris 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: De Nigris, Dennis, Denier, Denis, Denig, Endris, Demaris, Benigni

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Where is the Denigris family from?

You can see how Denigris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denigris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Denigris families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Denigris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denigris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denigris 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 Denigris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denigris. 60% of Denigris men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Denigris women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denigris were Truck Driver and Trimmer.

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%

What Denigris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Denigris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denigris 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Denigris. 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 186 military records available for the last name Denigris. For the veterans among your Denigris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denigris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Denigris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Denigris in 1962 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denigris 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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