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Origins of the Denny surname

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About the Dennys

We have a total number of 32036 records for people with the last name Denny.

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Where do most Dennys live?

In 1921, most Dennys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Dennys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 25,100 records for the Denny surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Dennys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Denny first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Dennys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Dennys in 1921
Dressmaker

96

Laundress

90

Living On Own Means

61

General Servant

58

General Servant Domestic

57

Common Male occupations for Dennys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

169

Farmer

96

General Labourer

82

Carpenter

76

Farm Labourer

73

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