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Denak Family History

Denak 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: Deak, Denk, Benak, Dena, Dean, Donat, Dana, Dear, Wenk, Peak

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Where is the Denak family from?

You can see how Denak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Denak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Denak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Denak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Denak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Denak. For the veterans among your Denak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Denak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Denak in 1974 was 74, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denak 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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