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Denchel Family History

Denchel 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: Fenchel, Dence, Reichel, Eichel, Dengel, Dentel, Mencher, Peschel

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Where is the Denchel family from?

You can see how Denchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denchel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Denchel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Denchel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denchel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Denchel. 100% of Denchel men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Denchel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Denchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denchel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Denchel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Denchel. For the veterans among your Denchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denchel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Denchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Denchel in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denchel 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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