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Denery Family History

Denery 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: Deery, Devery, Demery, Henery, Denehy, Henry, Dery, Denny, Depner

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Where is the Denery family from?

You can see how Denery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Denery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Denery families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Denery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denery. 30% of Denery men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Denery women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denery were Farm Hand and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Attorney
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Denery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denery 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Denery. 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 98 military records available for the last name Denery. For the veterans among your Denery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Denery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denery in 1965 was 70, and 74 in 2002.

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