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Denich Family History

Denich 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: Devich, Deich, Delich, Enoch, Bench, Dech, Senick, Rensch, Fenrich

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Where is the Denich family from?

You can see how Denich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Denich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Denich family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denich's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Denich families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denich 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 Denich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denich. 40% of Denich 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
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Denich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Denich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denich 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Denich. 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 51 military records available for the last name Denich. For the veterans among your Denich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denich lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Denich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Denich in 1950 was 55, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denich 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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