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Denman Name Meaning

English: topographic name denoting a ‘dweller in the valley’ from Middle English dene + man (see Dean ).

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


Similar surnames: Henman, Dunman, Deman, Wenman, Denmark, Delmar, Delmas, German

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Where is the Denman family from?

You can see how Denman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Denman families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Denman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Denman families in 1911.
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What did your Denman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Denman. 45% of Denman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Denman women worked as a Cook. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Denman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Denman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Denman. For the veterans among your Denman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Denman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Denman in 1943 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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