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Denzil Family History

Denzil Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Denisel a diminutive of Denis (see Dennis).

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


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You can see how Denzil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denzil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Denzil family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Denzil's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Denzil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Denzil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzil 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Denzil. 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 41 military records available for the last name Denzil. For the veterans among your Denzil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denzil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Denzil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Denzil in 1966 was 44, and 48 in 1971.

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