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Denkhoff Family History

Denkhoff 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: Kerkhoff, De Hoff, Eckhoff, Benshoff, Dieckhoff, Benchoff, Lenhoff

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Where is the Denkhoff family from?

You can see how Denkhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denkhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denkhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Denkhoff families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Denkhoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Denkhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denkhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denkhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jeweler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denkhoff. 100% of Denkhoff men worked as a Jeweler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jeweler
    100%

What Denkhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Denkhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denkhoff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Denkhoff. 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 46 military records available for the last name Denkhoff. For the veterans among your Denkhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denkhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Denkhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denkhoff in 1966 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denkhoff 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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