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Denwood Name Meaning

apparently a variant of Dinwoodie with loss of the final syllable. in SE England see Dennard .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Henwood, Elwood, Heywood, Redwood, Linwood, Inwood, De Good, Denoon

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Where is the Denwood family from?

You can see how Denwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Denwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Denwood families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Denwood's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Denwood families in 1880.
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What did your Denwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denwood. 58% of Denwood men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denwood women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denwood 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Denwood. 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 333 military records available for the last name Denwood. For the veterans among your Denwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denwood lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Denwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Denwood in 1961 was 41, and 66 in 2003.

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