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Denhof Family History

Denhof 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: Denton, Denholm, De Hoff, Denham, Denbow, Denoon, Denno, Deshon, Deno

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Where is the Denhof family from?

You can see how Denhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denhof family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Denhof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Denhof families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denhof's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denhof families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denhof 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 Denhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denhof. 79% of Denhof 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
    79%
  • Laborer
    22%

What Denhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Denhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denhof 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Denhof. 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 131 military records available for the last name Denhof. For the veterans among your Denhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denhof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Denhof in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denhof 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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