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Denevi Family History

Denevi 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: Deneve, Devi, Denes, Deni, Deneau, Deneke, Danesi, Deneen, De Neui

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Where is the Denevi family from?

You can see how Denevi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denevi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Denevi families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Denevi's in USA. California had the highest population of Denevi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denevi 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 Denevi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denevi. 78% of Denevi men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Denevi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denevi were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Denevi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Denevi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denevi 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Denevi. 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 85 military records available for the last name Denevi. For the veterans among your Denevi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denevi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Denevi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Denevi in 1962 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denevi 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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