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Denell Family History

Denell 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: Debell, Decell, Dewell, Dezell, Fennell, Jewell, Gesell, Knell

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Where is the Denell family from?

You can see how Denell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Denell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Denell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denell. 37% of Denell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    19%
  • Weaver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Denell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denell 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Denell. 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 156 military records available for the last name Denell. For the veterans among your Denell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Denell in 1963 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

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