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Dennant Family History

Dennant Surname Meaning

from Dinant in Namur (Belgium) or possibly Dinan in Côtes-du-Nord (France).

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


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Where is the Dennant family from?

You can see how Dennant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennant family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Dennant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Dennant families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dennant's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dennant families in 1891.
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What did your Dennant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dennant. 100% of Dennant men worked as a Fisherman and 94% of Dennant 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Dennant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dennant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennant 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Dennant. 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 122 military records available for the last name Dennant. For the veterans among your Dennant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennant lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Dennant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dennant in 1978 was 77, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dennant 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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