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Deenen Family History

Deenen 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: Dennen, Deeney, Geenen, Deeken, Deener, Keenen, Depner, Diener

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Where is the Deenen family from?

You can see how Deenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deenen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deenen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deenen families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Deenen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deenen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Deenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deenen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Deenen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Deenen. For the veterans among your Deenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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