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Deni Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Calabria): possibly a variant of Dieni from Greek digenēs ‘born of two races’.

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


Similar surnames: Denis, Deniz, Denk, Denn, Denig, Sens, Dent, Denz, Muni, Denes

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Where is the Deni family from?

You can see how Deni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Deni families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Deni's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deni. 34% of Deni men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Deni women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deni were Butcher and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Butcher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Deni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deni 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Deni. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Deni. For the veterans among your Deni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deni lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Deni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deni in 1954 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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