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Denkenberger Family History

Denkenberger 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: Dunkelberger, Rinkenberger, Wertenberger, Durrenberger, Feltenberger

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Where is the Denkenberger family from?

You can see how Denkenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denkenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Denkenberger families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Denkenberger's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Denkenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denkenberger 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 56 census records available for the last name Denkenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denkenberger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Denkenberger. 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 65 military records available for the last name Denkenberger. For the veterans among your Denkenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denkenberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Denkenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Denkenberger in 1967 was 91, and 39 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denkenberger 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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