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Denkoff Family History

Denkoff 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: Danoff, De Hoff, Minkoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Detloff, Denton, Duboff

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Where is the Denkoff family from?

You can see how Denkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denkoff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denkoff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Denkoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Denkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denkoff 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Denkoff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Denkoff. For the veterans among your Denkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denkoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Denkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Denkoff in 1965 was 83, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denkoff 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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