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Denken Family History

Denken 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: Dennen, Denke, Denker, Deeken, Renken, Henken, Menken, Deneen, Kenkel

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Where is the Denken family from?

You can see how Denken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Denken families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Denken's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Denken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Denken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denken 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Denken. 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 11 military records available for the last name Denken. For the veterans among your Denken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denken lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denken 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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