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Deneka Family History

Deneka 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: Deneke, Danek, Deneve, Denke, Denk, Enea, Denes, Devera, Penka, Dena

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Where is the Deneka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneka 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 Deneka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Deneka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneka 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Deneka. 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 119 military records available for the last name Deneka. For the veterans among your Deneka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deneka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Deneka in 1966 was 62, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneka 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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