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Dehnke Family History

Dehnke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Degen or one of the compound names with Degen for instance Denhard

a variant of the personal name Degenhar(d)t (see Degenhardt).

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


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Where is the Dehnke family from?

You can see how Dehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Dehnke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehnke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dehnke families in 1880.
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What did your Dehnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehnke. 80% of Dehnke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Dehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehnke 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Dehnke. 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 168 military records available for the last name Dehnke. For the veterans among your Dehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehnke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dehnke in 1966 was 30, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehnke 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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