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Densley Family History

Densley Name Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): apparently a habitational name from one or more unidentified places in southwestern England. English: variant of Dinsley a habitational name from Temple Densley in Hertfordshire.

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


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

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Where is the Densley family from?

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 United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Densley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Densley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Densley families in 1891.
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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 United Kingdom named Densley. 50% of Densley men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Densley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Densley were House Decorator and Home 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • House Decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%
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Census Records

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 Lists

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 Cards

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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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.

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