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Denhan Family History

Denhan Surname 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: Denham, Deehan, Denman, Dean, Derham, Denton, Duncan, Dinan, Dehn

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Where is the Denhan family from?

You can see how Denhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Denhan families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Denhan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Denhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denhan. 30% of Denhan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Denhan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denhan were Proprietor and Winder.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Winder
    40%

What Denhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denhan 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Denhan. 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 102 military records available for the last name Denhan. For the veterans among your Denhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denhan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Denhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Denhan in 1967 was 81, and 48 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denhan 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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