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Denefe Family History

Denefe 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: Deneve, Deneke, Denke, Dence, Danese, Defee, Dente, Devere, Delee

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Where is the Denefe family from?

You can see how Denefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denefe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Denefe families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Denefe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Denefe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denefe 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 131 census records available for the last name Denefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denefe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Denefe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Denefe. For the veterans among your Denefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denefe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Denefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Denefe in 1970 was 88, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denefe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denefe 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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