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Deniff Family History

Deniff 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: Reiff, Danoff, Denier, Mcniff, Denis, Deni, Denig, Deniz, Caniff

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Where is the Deniff family from?

You can see how Deniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deniff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Deniff families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Deniff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deniff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deniff 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 145 census records available for the last name Deniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deniff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Deniff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Deniff. For the veterans among your Deniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deniff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Deniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Deniff in 1970 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deniff 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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