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Dehnicke Family History

Dehnicke 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: Dehnke, Reinicke, Heinicke, Denecke, Denike, Wernicke, Bernick

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Where is the Dehnicke family from?

You can see how Dehnicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehnicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehnicke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dehnicke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehnicke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dehnicke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Dehnicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehnicke 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dehnicke. 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 229 military records available for the last name Dehnicke. For the veterans among your Dehnicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehnicke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dehnicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dehnicke in 1966 was 64, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehnicke 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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