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Denhardt Family History

Denhardt Surname Meaning

German:: short form of the personal name Degenhart. From the old personal name Denihart probably composed of the ancient Germanic stem dan (compare Dane) + hard ‘strong’.

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


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Where is the Denhardt family from?

You can see how Denhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Denhardt families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Denhardt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Denhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Denhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Driver L P T B and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Denhardt. 100% of Denhardt men worked as a Bus Driver L P T B and 100% of Denhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Driver L P T B
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denhardt 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Denhardt. 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 224 military records available for the last name Denhardt. For the veterans among your Denhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denhardt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Denhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Denhardt in 1952 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denhardt 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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