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Denys Family History

Denys Surname Meaning

Flemish and French: from a variant of the personal name Denis. Polish Rusyn and Ukrainian: from the personal name Denys an equivalent of Dennis.

In some cases this may also be an American shortened form of patronymics from the personal name Denys such as Ukrainian Denysenko and Denysevych, Polish Denysiewicz.

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


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Where is the Denys family from?

You can see how Denys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Denys families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Denys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denys families in 1891.
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What did your Denys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denys. 100% of Denys 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Denys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denys 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Denys. 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 252 military records available for the last name Denys. For the veterans among your Denys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Denys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Denys in 1962 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denys 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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