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Denking Family History

Denking 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: Denning, Denkins, Menking, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Henkin, Venning

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Where is the Denking family from?

You can see how Denking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denking family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Denking families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Denking's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denking 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 60 census records available for the last name Denking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denking 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Denking. 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 3 military records available for the last name Denking. For the veterans among your Denking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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