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Denlin Family History

Denlin 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: Devlin, Denzin, Delin, Donlin, Dennin, Dennis, Berlin, Melin, Denton

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Where is the Denlin family from?

You can see how Denlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Denlin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Denlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denlin 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 Denlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denlin. 67% of Denlin 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
    67%
  • Biscuit Factory Land
    34%

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Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Denlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denlin 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Denlin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Denlin. For the veterans among your Denlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denlin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Denlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Denlin in 1989 was 1, and 40 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denlin 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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