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Deener Family History

Deener Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Diener.

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


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Where is the Deener family from?

You can see how Deener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Deener families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Deener's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Deener families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deener 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 Deener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deener. 36% of Deener men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Deener women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deener were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deener 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Deener. 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 259 military records available for the last name Deener. For the veterans among your Deener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deener lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Deener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deener in 1955 was 46, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deener 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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