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Denecke Family History

Denecke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Deneke.

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


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Where is the Denecke family from?

You can see how Denecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denecke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Denecke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Denecke family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Denecke's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Denecke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denecke 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 Denecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denecke. 25% of Denecke men worked as a Musician and 50% of Denecke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denecke were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Musician
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Denecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denecke 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Denecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Denecke. For the veterans among your Denecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denecke in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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