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Denwood Family History

Denwood Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Dinwoodie with loss of the final syllable. in SE England see Dennard.

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


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Where is the Denwood family from?

You can see how Denwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Denwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Denwood families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Denwood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Denwood families in 1891.
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What did your Denwood 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 Denwood. 34% of Denwood men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Denwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denwood were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Millhand Cotton
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denwood 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Denwood. 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 333 military records available for the last name Denwood. For the veterans among your Denwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denwood lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Denwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Denwood in 1961 was 41, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denwood 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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