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Denzin Family History

Denzin Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania of Slavic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Demmin, Lenzen, Danzi, Denz, Denton, Denoon, Danzig, Denning, Demain

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Where is the Denzin family from?

You can see how Denzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Denzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Denzin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Denzin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Denzin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denzin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denzin. 36% of Denzin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Denzin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denzin were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzin 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Denzin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Denzin. For the veterans among your Denzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denzin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Denzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denzin in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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