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Denca Family History

Denca 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: Dence, Danca, Dena, Dana, Penna, Bence, Duncan, Bench, Senna, Denny

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Where is the Denca family from?

You can see how Denca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denca family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Denca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Denca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denca 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Denca. 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 4 military records available for the last name Denca. For the veterans among your Denca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denca lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denca

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