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Denscher Family History

Denscher 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: Deisher, Reuscher, Kerscher, Drescher, Herscher, Mencher, Lescher

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Where is the Denscher family from?

You can see how Denscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denscher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Denscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Denscher family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Denscher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Denscher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denscher 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 108 census records available for the last name Denscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denscher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Denscher. 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 24 military records available for the last name Denscher. For the veterans among your Denscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denscher lifespan?

Average Denscher life expectancy in 1999 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denscher 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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