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Densham Family History

Densham Surname Meaning

Probably from Densham in Woolfardisworthy (Devon) which is recorded as Denewoldisham in 133.

There is another place of the same name in Ashreigny (Devon) first recorded as Denshelton in 1433.

However, there is no evidence that it gave rise to a surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Densham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Densham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Densham families living in Devon. This was about 49% of all the recorded Densham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Densham families in 1891.
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What did your Densham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dockyard Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Densham. 34% of Densham men worked as a Dockyard Labourer and 77% of Densham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Densham were Bank Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dockyard Labourer
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%
  • Bank Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 447 military records available for the last name Densham. For the veterans among your Densham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Densham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Densham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Densham in 1964 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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