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Denhouten Family History

Denhouten 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: Derouen, Vandenhouten, Van Houten, Deshotel, Schouten, Newhouse

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Where is the Denhouten family from?

You can see how Denhouten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denhouten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denhouten family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Denhouten's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Denhouten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denhouten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Denhouten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Denhouten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denhouten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Denhouten. 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 5 military records available for the last name Denhouten. For the veterans among your Denhouten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denhouten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Denhouten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Denhouten in 1961 was 57, and 47 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denhouten 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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