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Densemore Family History

Densemore 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: Densmore, Dunsmore, Kennemore, Dinsmore, Gensemer, Dunmore, Elsmore

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Where is the Densemore family from?

You can see how Densemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densemore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Densemore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Densemore family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Densemore's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Densemore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Densemore 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 129 census records available for the last name Densemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Densemore 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Densemore. 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 19 military records available for the last name Densemore. For the veterans among your Densemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Densemore lifespan?

Average Densemore life expectancy in 1971 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Densemore 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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