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Denkus Family History

Denkus 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: Dennis, Denke, Debus, Minkus, Denk, Jenks, Deus, Denis, Venus, Denes

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Where is the Denkus family from?

You can see how Denkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denkus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Denkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Denkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denkus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Denkus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Denkus. For the veterans among your Denkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denkus lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Denkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denkus in 1992 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denkus 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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