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Denlea Family History

Denlea 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: Denley, Dunlea, Henley, Dennen, Demler, Denyer, Tenley, Denger, Denke

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Where is the Denlea family from?

You can see how Denlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denlea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Denlea families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Denlea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denlea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denlea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denlea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairer Saws and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denlea. 100% of Denlea men worked as a Repairer Saws and 50% of Denlea 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

  • Repairer Saws
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%
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What Denlea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Denlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denlea 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Denlea. 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 70 military records available for the last name Denlea. For the veterans among your Denlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denlea lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Denlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Denlea in 1959 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

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