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Denyer Name Meaning

English (Surrey and Sussex): perhaps a nickname from Middle English denier ‘penny object of little value' (Old French denier) perhaps denoting an impoverished man.

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


Similar surnames: Denier, Denner, Jenner, Denver, Benner, Denker, Dyer, Center, Deemer

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Where is the Denyer family from?

You can see how Denyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Denyer families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Denyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Denyer families in 1911.
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What did your Denyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Denyer. 27% of Denyer men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Denyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denyer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Denyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Denyer. For the veterans among your Denyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Denyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denyer in 1956 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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