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Denler Family History

Denler 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: Demler, Denyer, Denger, Dengler, Denner, Denier, Denley, Deller

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Where is the Denler family from?

You can see how Denler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Denler families living in Worcestershire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Denler's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Denler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denler 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 Denler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denler. 19% of Denler men worked as a Contractor and 100% of Denler women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Contractor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Denler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denler 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Denler. 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 211 military records available for the last name Denler. For the veterans among your Denler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Denler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Denler in 1964 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denler 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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