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Deneker Family History

Deneker 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: Denker, Deneke, Daneker, Dencker, Decker, Demeter, Denyer, Deneve

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Where is the Deneker family from?

You can see how Deneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deneker families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Deneker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Deneker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Deneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneker 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Deneker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deneker. For the veterans among your Deneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneker 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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