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Denchey Family History

Denchey 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: Henchey, Hanchey, Dence, Denley, Peachey, Densley, Mencher, Fenchel

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Where is the Denchey family from?

You can see how Denchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denchey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Denchey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denchey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denchey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denchey 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 171 census records available for the last name Denchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denchey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Denchey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Denchey. For the veterans among your Denchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denchey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denchey

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