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Denniston Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Danzielstoun in Renfrewshire named with the personal name Daniel (for the phonetic significance of the -z- see Dalzell ) + Middle English toun tone ‘settlement’ (Old English tūn).

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


Similar surnames: Dennington, Peniston, Keniston, Edmiston, Kennington, Dunnington

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Where is the Denniston family from?

You can see how Denniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denniston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denniston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Denniston families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Denniston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Denniston families in 1911.
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What did your Denniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Denniston. 100% of Denniston men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Denniston. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Denniston. For the veterans among your Denniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denniston lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Denniston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Denniston in 1943 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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