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Deneen Family History

Deneen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dineen.

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


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Where is the Deneen family from?

You can see how Deneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deneen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Deneen families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Deneen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deneen families in 1911.
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What did your Deneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deneen. 23% of Deneen men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Deneen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deneen were Miner and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Deneen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Deneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneen 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Deneen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deneen. For the veterans among your Deneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Deneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deneen in 1956 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deneen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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