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Denniston Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Danzielstoun in Renfrewshire named with the personal name Daniel (for the phonetic significance of the -z- see Dalzell).

It combines elements from both a personal name and a descriptor of the area.

The Middle English toun and tone signify ‘settlement’.

This terminology reflects the Old English tūn, which also means 'enclosure' or 'farmstead'.

Thus, Danzielstoun is a place associated with the personal name Daniel, indicating an established community or settlement in that region.

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


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You can see how Denniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denniston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denniston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Denniston families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Denniston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denniston families in 1891.
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What did your Denniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denniston. 67% of Denniston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Denniston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Denniston in 1943 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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