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Dennewitz Family History

Dennewitz 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: Dewitz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Dennett, Dennert, Dennis, Dennen, Kenneth

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Where is the Dennewitz family from?

You can see how Dennewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dennewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Dennewitz families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dennewitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dennewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennewitz 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 Dennewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dennewitz. 50% of Dennewitz men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Dennewitz women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Dennewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Dennewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennewitz 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Dennewitz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dennewitz. For the veterans among your Dennewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennewitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dennewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dennewitz in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dennewitz 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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