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Denslow Family History

Denslow Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Devon): variant of Densley a habitational name arising from one or more unidentified places in southwestern England or a variant of Dinsley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denslow family from?

You can see how Denslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Denslow families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Denslow's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Denslow families in 1891.
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What did your Denslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denslow. 43% of Denslow men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Denslow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denslow were Builders Labourer and Paid Housemaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Paid Housemaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Denslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denslow 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Denslow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Denslow. For the veterans among your Denslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denslow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Denslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Denslow in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denslow 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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