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Densmore Family History

Densmore Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dunsmore.

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


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Where is the Densmore family from?

You can see how Densmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Densmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Densmore families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Densmore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Densmore families in 1891.
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What did your Densmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Densmore. 100% of Densmore 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 26,000 census records available for the last name Densmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Densmore 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Densmore. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Densmore. For the veterans among your Densmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Densmore lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Densmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Densmore in 1942 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Densmore 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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