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Dencklau Family History

Dencklau Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Denklau possibly a habitational name from a lost place. Both forms of this surname are very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Dencklau family from?

You can see how Dencklau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dencklau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Dencklau families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dencklau's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dencklau families in 1920.
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What did your Dencklau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dencklau. 100% of Dencklau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dencklau women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dencklau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Dencklau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dencklau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dencklau. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dencklau. For the veterans among your Dencklau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dencklau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dencklau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dencklau in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dencklau 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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