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Denekas Family History

Denekas 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: Venegas, Denes, Deneau, Deneke, Deeks, Dennis, Senecal, Debes, Danek

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Where is the Denekas family from?

You can see how Denekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denekas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denekas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Denekas families living in Illinois. This was about 66% of all the recorded Denekas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denekas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denekas 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 Denekas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denekas. 100% of Denekas men 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%

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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Denekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denekas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Denekas. 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 86 military records available for the last name Denekas. For the veterans among your Denekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denekas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Denekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Denekas in 1969 was 89, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denekas 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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