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Dennes Family History

Dennes Name Meaning

see Dennis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Dennis, Dennen, Denner, Denes, Dennee, Denney, Denne, Deines, Hennes

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Where is the Dennes family from?

You can see how Dennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dennes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 69 Dennes families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dennes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dennes families in 1911.
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What did your Dennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dennes. 46% of Dennes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dennes women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    46%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennes 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Dennes. 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 348 military records available for the last name Dennes. For the veterans among your Dennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Dennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dennes in 1949 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

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