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Dennisson Family History

Dennisson 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: Denniston, Dennison, Denison, Pennison, Jennison, Kennison, Penniston

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Where is the Dennisson family from?

You can see how Dennisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dennisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dennisson families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dennisson's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dennisson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dennisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dennisson. 100% of Dennisson men worked as a Rancher and 60% of Dennisson women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Dennisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennisson 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Dennisson. 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 148 military records available for the last name Dennisson. For the veterans among your Dennisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennisson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Dennisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dennisson in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2000.

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