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Denise Family History

Denise Surname Meaning

French: variant of Denis. English: variant of Dennis.

Americanized form of one of the Dutch forms of the personal name Denis (originating from a transferred use of the personal name as a surname i.e. as a replacement of the original surname) or of the Dutch patronymic Teunissen.

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


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Where is the Denise family from?

You can see how Denise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Denise families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Denise's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Denise families in 1911.
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What did your Denise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Denise. 43% of Denise men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Iron Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Denise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denise 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Denise. 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 Denise. For the veterans among your Denise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denise lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Denise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Denise in 1959 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denise 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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