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Denike Family History

Denike Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Deneke.

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


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Where is the Denike family from?

You can see how Denike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denike family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Denike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 54 Denike families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Denike's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Denike families in 1911.
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What did your Denike ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Denike. 64% of Denike men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Denike women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denike were Contractor and Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Contractor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Income
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Denike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denike 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Denike. 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 858 military records available for the last name Denike. For the veterans among your Denike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denike lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Denike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Denike in 1941 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denike 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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