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Dennys Family History

Dennys Name Meaning

see Dennis .

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


Similar surnames: Dennis, Denny, Denys, Penny, Kenny, Dennen, Denner, Kennis, Denby

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Where is the Dennys family from?

You can see how Dennys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dennys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Dennys families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dennys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dennys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dennys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dennys. 80% of Dennys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dennys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennys 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Dennys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dennys. For the veterans among your Dennys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennys lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Dennys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dennys in 1975 was 65, and 63 in 2003.

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