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Denyer Family History

Denyer Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Sussex): perhaps a nickname from Middle English denier ‘penny object of little value'

(Old French denier) perhaps denoting an impoverished man.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denyer family from?

You can see how Denyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 354 Denyer families living in Sussex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Denyer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Denyer families in 1891.
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What did your Denyer 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 Denyer. 11% of Denyer men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Denyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denyer were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Denyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Denyer. For the veterans among your Denyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Denyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denyer in 1956 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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