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Denora Family History

Denora 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: Genova, Demory, Debord, Nora, De Noia, Devore, Deloria, Dora, Menor

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Where is the Denora family from?

You can see how Denora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Denora families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Denora's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denora families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denora. 45% of Denora men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

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Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Denora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denora 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Denora. 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 85 military records available for the last name Denora. For the veterans among your Denora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denora in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denora 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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