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Dencker Family History

Dencker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Denker.

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


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Where is the Dencker family from?

You can see how Dencker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dencker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dencker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Dencker families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dencker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dencker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dencker 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 Dencker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dencker. 16% of Dencker men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Dencker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dencker were Senior Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Senior Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Dencker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dencker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dencker 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Dencker. 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 456 military records available for the last name Dencker. For the veterans among your Dencker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dencker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dencker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dencker in 1948 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dencker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dencker 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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