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Denligh Family History

Denligh 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: Delich, Denig, Hennigh, Dennis, English, Delph, Deng, Fenrich, Danzig

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Where is the Denligh family from?

You can see how Denligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denligh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Denligh families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denligh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Denligh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denligh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denligh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denligh. 100% of Denligh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Denligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denligh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Denligh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Denligh. For the veterans among your Denligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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