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Denooy Family History

Denooy 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: Denoon, Denton, Denny, Demory, Denby, Denley, Deloy, Devoy, Denbow

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Where is the Denooy family from?

You can see how Denooy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denooy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Denooy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Denooy family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Denooy's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Denooy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denooy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Denooy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denooy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Denooy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Denooy. For the veterans among your Denooy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denooy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Denooy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Denooy in 1972 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denooy 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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