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Deneef Family History

Deneef 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: Deneen, Dennen, Denyer, Deneve, Denger, Denke, Dence, Denner, Denier

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Where is the Deneef family from?

You can see how Deneef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneef family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deneef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deneef family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deneef's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Deneef families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneef 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 Deneef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deneef. 50% of Deneef men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Deneef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Deneef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneef 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Deneef. 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 63 military records available for the last name Deneef. For the veterans among your Deneef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneef lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deneef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deneef in 1962 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deneef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneef 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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