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Denka Family History

Denka 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: Denke, Denk, Penka, Dena, Dana, Wenk, Penna, Deak, Senna, Denny

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Where is the Denka family from?

You can see how Denka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Denka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Denka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denka 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 202 census records available for the last name Denka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denka 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Denka. 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 9 military records available for the last name Denka. For the veterans among your Denka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Denka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Denka in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denka 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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