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Denslinger Family History

Denslinger 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: Denlinger, Pensinger, Esslinger, Mensinger, Derflinger, Dendinger

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Where is the Denslinger family from?

You can see how Denslinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denslinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Denslinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Denslinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Denslinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Denslinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denslinger 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 Denslinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denslinger. 67% of Denslinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Denslinger women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Denslinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Denslinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denslinger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Denslinger. 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 47 military records available for the last name Denslinger. For the veterans among your Denslinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denslinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Denslinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Denslinger in 1962 was 82, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denslinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denslinger 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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