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Dennen Name Meaning

Irish Scottish and English (Lancashire): variant of Irish Dineen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mennen, Ennen, Hennen, Mannen, Dannen, Reynen, Deren, Denny, Benner

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Where is the Dennen family from?

You can see how Dennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dennen families living in Anglesey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dennen's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 1 other county had the highest population of Dennen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dennen. 100% of Dennen 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennen 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Dennen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, 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 Dennen. For the veterans among your Dennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dennen in 1960 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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