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Denbow Family History

Denbow Name Meaning

English (Devon): from the Middle English personal name Denebald Denebaud (Old English Denebeald formed with Dene ‘Dane’ + beald ‘bold brave’).

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


Similar surnames: Benbow, Denby, Denton, Penton, Pellow, Kellow, Denz, Denbo, Denslow

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Where is the Denbow family from?

You can see how Denbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denbow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denbow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Denbow families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Denbow's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Denbow families in 1891.
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What did your Denbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denbow. 50% of Denbow men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 100% of Denbow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer Dairy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Denbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denbow 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Denbow. 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 808 military records available for the last name Denbow. For the veterans among your Denbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denbow lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Denbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Denbow in 1951 was 48, and 57 in 2004.

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