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Densley Name Meaning

English (Somerset): apparently a habitational name from an unidentified place. It is probably a variant of Denslow or possibly Denley, neither of which are of identified origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Denley, Bensley, Hensley, Pendley, Insley, Linsley, Spensley, Wensley

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Densley Family Origin

Where is the Densley family from?

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You can see how Densley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Densley families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Densley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Densley's in the UK. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Densley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Densley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Densley Family Occupations

What did your Densley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Densley. 2% of Densley men worked as a General Labourer and 54% of Densley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Densley were Accountant (public Mactory Deputy Registon Biths d and Housekeeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    2%
  • House Decorator
    2%
  • (unemployed) Hotel Porter
    1%
  • Accountant (public Mactory Deputy Registon Biths d
    1%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Densley Historical Records

What Densley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Densley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Densley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 495 immigration records available for the last name Densley. 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 Card

There are 465 military records available for the last name Densley. For the veterans among your Densley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Densley Life Expectancy

What is the average Densley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Densley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Densley in 1955 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Densley

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