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Denya Family History

Denya 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: Denys, Dena, Benya, Dana, Dery, Penna, Senna, Denny, Dent, Dey

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Denya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denya 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Denya. 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 31 military records available for the last name Denya. For the veterans among your Denya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denya lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Denya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Denya in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 1999.

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