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Dennhardt Family History

Dennhardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Denhardt.

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


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Where is the Dennhardt family from?

You can see how Dennhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dennhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dennhardt families living in Colorado. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dennhardt's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Dennhardt families in 1880.
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What did your Dennhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dennhardt. 40% of Dennhardt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dennhardt women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dennhardt were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Dennhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Dennhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennhardt 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Dennhardt. 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 331 military records available for the last name Dennhardt. For the veterans among your Dennhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennhardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dennhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dennhardt in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dennhardt 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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