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Denyes Family History

Denyes Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Denyer, Denes, Denys, Dennis, Dennen, Debes, Denger, Denke, Dees

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Where is the Denyes family from?

You can see how Denyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Denyes families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Denyes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Denyes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denyes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Denyes. 67% of Denyes 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
    67%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denyes 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Denyes. 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 211 military records available for the last name Denyes. For the veterans among your Denyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Denyes in 1963 was 79, and 93 in 2003.

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