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Denkewitz Family History

Denkewitz 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: Berkowitz, Dewitz, Lenkiewicz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Duckwitz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denkewitz 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 179 census records available for the last name Denkewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denkewitz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Denkewitz. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Denkewitz. For the veterans among your Denkewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denkewitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Denkewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Denkewitz in 1972 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

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