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Deneffe Family History

Deneffe 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, Menefee, Denecke, Keeffe, Neff, Denke, Demeuse, Dence

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Where is the Deneffe family from?

You can see how Deneffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deneffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Deneffe families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Deneffe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deneffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneffe 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 128 census records available for the last name Deneffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneffe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Deneffe. 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 25 military records available for the last name Deneffe. For the veterans among your Deneffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneffe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Deneffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deneffe in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deneffe 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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