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Denza Family History

Denza 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: Menza, Denz, Danza, Benza, Penza, Dena, Lenza, Lenz, Dana, Reza

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Where is the Denza family from?

You can see how Denza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Denza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Denza families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Denza's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Denza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denza 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 Denza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denza. 60% of Denza men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Denza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denza 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Denza. 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 93 military records available for the last name Denza. For the veterans among your Denza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denza lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Denza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Denza in 1951 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denza 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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