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Denneen Family History

Denneen 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: Dennen, Dennee, Dinneen, Deneen, Denner, Cunneen, Dannen, Dineen

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Where is the Denneen family from?

You can see how Denneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denneen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denneen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Denneen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded Denneen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Denneen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denneen 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 Denneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denneen. 38% of Denneen men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Doctor
    25%
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What Denneen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denneen 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Denneen. 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 113 military records available for the last name Denneen. For the veterans among your Denneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denneen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Denneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Denneen in 1962 was 62, and 91 in 2002.

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