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Deneff Family History

Deneff 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: Neff, Deneve, Danoff, Dewerff, Denes, Deneau, Deneke, Mcneff, Deneen

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Where is the Deneff family from?

You can see how Deneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deneff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Deneff family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deneff's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Deneff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneff 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 Deneff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deneff. 63% of Deneff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deneff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Deneff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Deneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneff 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Deneff. 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 129 military records available for the last name Deneff. For the veterans among your Deneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Deneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deneff in 1952 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneff 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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