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Denker Family History

Denker Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a left-handed person from an agent derivative of Middle High German tenk ‘left’.

northern from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of thank- (compare Dankert) + hēri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Denker family from?

You can see how Denker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Denker families living in Berkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Denker's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Denker families in 1891.
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What did your Denker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denker. 100% of Denker 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Denker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Denker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Denker. For the veterans among your Denker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Denker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Denker in 1948 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denker 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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