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Denda Family History

Denda 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: Benda, Renda, Derda, Dena, Lenda, Dendy, Dinda, Landa, Dana, Banda

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Where is the Denda family from?

You can see how Denda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Denda families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Denda's in USA. California had the highest population of Denda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denda. 50% of Denda men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Denda women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Denda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Denda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denda 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Denda. 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 64 military records available for the last name Denda. For the veterans among your Denda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Denda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Denda in 1965 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denda 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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