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Denneson Family History

Denneson 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: Kenneson, Dennison, Tenneson, Dennen, Denniston, Denison, Pennison

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Where is the Denneson family from?

You can see how Denneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denneson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 15 Denneson families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denneson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Denneson families in 1891.
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What did your Denneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denneson. 100% of Denneson 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%

What Denneson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Denneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denneson 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Denneson. 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 61 military records available for the last name Denneson. For the veterans among your Denneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denneson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Denneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Denneson in 1969 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denneson 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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