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Denski Family History

Denski 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: Demski, Debski, Lenski, Denke, Denk, Demske, Fenske, Deni, Danskin

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Where is the Denski family from?

You can see how Denski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Denski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Denski families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Denski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Denski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denski. 60% of Denski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denski women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Fireman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Denski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Denski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denski 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Denski. 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 34 military records available for the last name Denski. For the veterans among your Denski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Denski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Denski in 1981 was 86, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denski 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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