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Denecker Family History

Denecker 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: Denecke, Dencker, Decker, Necker, Besecker, Denker, Dannecker

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Where is the Denecker family from?

You can see how Denecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Denecker families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Denecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denecker 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 Denecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denecker. 100% of Denecker men worked as a Tool Maker.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    100%

What Denecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Denecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denecker 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Denecker. 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 46 military records available for the last name Denecker. For the veterans among your Denecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denecker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Denecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Denecker in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denecker 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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