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Deneill Family History

Deneill Name 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: Neill, Vencill, O'neill, Debell, Mcneill, Decell, Dewell, Dezell

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Where is the Deneill family from?

You can see how Deneill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deneill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Deneill families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Deneill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Deneill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deneill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deneill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Deneill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneill 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Deneill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Deneill. For the veterans among your Deneill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneill lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Deneill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deneill in 1955 was 46, and 102 in 1996.

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