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Denninger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Denning in Bavaria or Danningen near Messkirch in Baden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dendinger, Wenninger, Deininger, Dentinger, Nenninger, Henninger

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Where is the Denninger family from?

You can see how Denninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denninger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Denninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Denninger families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Denninger's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Denninger families in 1911.
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What did your Denninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denninger. 11% of Denninger men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Denninger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denninger were Butcher and Quiller. .

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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
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Quiller
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Denninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denninger 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Denninger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 928 military records available for the last name Denninger. For the veterans among your Denninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denninger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Denninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denninger in 1954 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

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