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Denvil Family History

Denvil 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: Dennis, Devin, Devol, Dengel, Dentel, Denver, Denis, Devi, Deni

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Where is the Denvil family from?

You can see how Denvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denvil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Denvil families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Denvil family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Denvil's in USA. California had the highest population of Denvil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denvil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denvil. 100% of Denvil 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 190 census records available for the last name Denvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denvil 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Denvil. 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 12 military records available for the last name Denvil. For the veterans among your Denvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denvil lifespan?

Average Denvil life expectancy in 1969 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denvil 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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