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Deniz Family History

Deniz Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands) and Portuguese: from a variant of the personal name Denís (see Denis).

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from deniz ‘sea’ figuratively ‘abundance’.

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


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You can see how Deniz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deniz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deniz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Deniz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Deniz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Deniz families in 1911.
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What did your Deniz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deniz. 69% of Deniz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Dairyman
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deniz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deniz 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Deniz. 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 142 military records available for the last name Deniz. For the veterans among your Deniz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deniz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deniz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deniz in 1962 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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