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Denko Family History

Denko 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: Denke, Danko, Denk, Benko, Demko, Senko, Renko, Denno, Deno, Denio

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Where is the Denko family from?

You can see how Denko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Denko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Denko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Denko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denko 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 Denko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denko. 67% of Denko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denko women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Denko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Denko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denko 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Denko. 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 143 military records available for the last name Denko. For the veterans among your Denko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Denko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Denko in 1962 was 86, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denko 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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