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Denston Family History

Denston Surname Meaning

from Denstone (Staffs). from Denston (Suffolk) which is recorded as Denardeston in 1220.

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


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Where is the Denston family from?

You can see how Denston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Denston families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Denston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Denston families in 1891.
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What did your Denston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denston. 34% of Denston men worked as a Steel Foundry Labourer and 96% of Denston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denston were Hardware Salesman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Steel Foundry Labourer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Hardware Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denston 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Denston. 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 271 military records available for the last name Denston. For the veterans among your Denston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Denston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Denston in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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