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Dencheff Family History

Dencheff Surname 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: Benchoff, Dechert, Dence, De Hoff, Benshoff, Mencher, Fenchel, Scheff

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Where is the Dencheff family from?

You can see how Dencheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dencheff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dencheff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dencheff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dencheff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dencheff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dencheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dencheff 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dencheff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dencheff. For the veterans among your Dencheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dencheff lifespan?

Average Dencheff life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dencheff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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