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Deny Family History

Deny 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: Dery, Denny, Dent, Dey, Deng, Denz, Denk, Denby, Reny, Deni

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Where is the Deny family from?

You can see how Deny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Deny families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Deny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deny 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 Deny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deny. 100% of Deny 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Deny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deny 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Deny. 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 Deny. For the veterans among your Deny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Deny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Deny in 1967 was 74, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deny 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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