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Denlap Family History

Denlap 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: Delap, Dunlap, Dunlop, Delp, Delay, Denley, Denham, Dena, Deneau

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Where is the Denlap family from?

You can see how Denlap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denlap family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denlap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Denlap families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 84% of all the recorded Denlap's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denlap families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Denlap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denlap 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Denlap. 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 9 military records available for the last name Denlap. For the veterans among your Denlap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denlap lifespan?

Average Denlap life expectancy in 1979 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denlap 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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