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Deniken Family History

Deniken 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: Denike, Dennen, Denke, Denier, Heiken, Denison, Deike, Denker, Eiken

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Where is the Deniken family from?

You can see how Deniken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deniken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deniken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deniken family living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Deniken's in USA. Colorado and 4 other states had the highest population of Deniken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deniken 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 69 census records available for the last name Deniken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deniken 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deniken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Deniken. For the veterans among your Deniken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deniken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Deniken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deniken in 1967 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deniken 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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