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Denil Family History

Denil 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: Denis, Deni, Denig, Deniz, Denio, Daniel, Dennis, Danis, Peil, Keil

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Where is the Denil family from?

You can see how Denil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Denil families living in Georgia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Denil's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Denil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denil 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 Denil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denil. 100% of Denil 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
    100%

What Denil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Denil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denil 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Denil. 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 25 military records available for the last name Denil. For the veterans among your Denil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Denil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Denil in 1963 was 67, and 13 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denil 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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