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Denja Family History

Denja 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: Dena, Deja, Dana, Penna, Senna, Denny, Dent, Deng, Menna, Bena

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Where is the Denja family from?

You can see how Denja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denja family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Denja's in USA. California had the highest population of Denja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denja 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 17 census records available for the last name Denja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denja 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Denja. 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 3 military records available for the last name Denja. For the veterans among your Denja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Denja in 1963 was 69, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denja 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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