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Denmead Family History

Denmead Surname Meaning

from Denmead (Hants).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Denmead family from?

You can see how Denmead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denmead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denmead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Denmead families living in Somerset. This was about 49% of all the recorded Denmead's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Denmead families in 1891.
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What did your Denmead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denmead. 50% of Denmead men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Denmead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denmead were Small Holder (dairy) and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Small Holder (dairy)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Unpaid Household D
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Denmead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denmead 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Denmead. 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 339 military records available for the last name Denmead. For the veterans among your Denmead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denmead lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Denmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Denmead in 1962 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denmead 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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