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Denry Family History

Denry 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: Henry, Dery, Denny, Derry, Deary, Denby, Deery, Penry, Dendy, Berry

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Where is the Denry family from?

You can see how Denry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Denry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Denry families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Denry's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Denry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denry ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Denry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denry 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Denry. 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 47 military records available for the last name Denry. For the veterans among your Denry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denry 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denry

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