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Denjen Family History

Denjen 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: Dennen, Detjen, Deneen, Denton, Denyer, Denger, Denke, Engen, Dence

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Where is the Denjen family from?

You can see how Denjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denjen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denjen family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denjen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Denjen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denjen 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 Denjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denjen. 100% of Denjen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Denjen women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Denjen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Denjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denjen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Denjen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Denjen. For the veterans among your Denjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denjen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Denjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Denjen in 1971 was 17, and 69 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denjen 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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