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Denig Family History

Denig Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the personal name Anton(ius) (see Anthony). Compare Daney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Denig family from?

You can see how Denig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Denig families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Denig's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Denig families in 1891.
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What did your Denig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denig. 34% of Denig men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Denig women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denig were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denig 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Denig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Denig. For the veterans among your Denig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denig lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Denig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Denig in 1945 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denig 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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