This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Denzler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Denzler Family History

Denzler Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: occupational name for a professional acrobat or entertainer; variant of Tänzler itself a variant of Tanzer.

From an old personal name formed with the stem Dand unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Denzler family from?

You can see how Denzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Denzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Denzler family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Denzler's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Denzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Denzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denzler. 24% of Denzler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Denzler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denzler were Farmer and Housework.

View Census Data for Denzler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Office Manager
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Denzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Denzler

Passenger Lists

There are 561 immigration records available for the last name Denzler. 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.

View all Denzler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Denzler. For the veterans among your Denzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Denzler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Denzler family history

Discover More

What is the average Denzler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Denzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Denzler in 1959 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denzler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Denzler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial