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Denio Family History

Denio Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Denoyon: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ denoting someone from Noyon, the name of a few places in the north of France (e.g. in Oise).

The surname Denoyon is no longer found in France (only a variant without the preposition de is registered as a surname).

Altered form of French Deniau (see Deneau).

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


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Where is the Denio family from?

You can see how Denio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Denio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Denio families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Denio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denio families in 1840.
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What did your Denio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denio. 38% of Denio men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Denio women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denio were Minister and Comptometrist.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Minister
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Comptometrist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Denio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denio 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Denio. 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 823 military records available for the last name Denio. For the veterans among your Denio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Denio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Denio in 1947 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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