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Denning Family History

Denning Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Denning, a derivative of Old English Dynna, a name of uncertain origin but perhaps derived from dunn ‘brown, dun-colored’.

Irish (northern): variant of Dineen.

German: habitational name from Denning in Bavaria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denning family from?

You can see how Denning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 299 Denning families living in Somerset. This was about 22% of all the recorded Denning's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Denning families in 1891.
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What did your Denning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denning. 8% of Denning men worked as a Builders Labourer and 72% of Denning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denning were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Denning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denning 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Denning. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Denning. For the veterans among your Denning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denning lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Denning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Denning in 1944 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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