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Denninghoff Family History

Denninghoff 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: Benninghoff, Dennington, Pennington, Bennington, Kennington

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Where is the Denninghoff family from?

You can see how Denninghoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denninghoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denninghoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denninghoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Denninghoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denninghoff 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 61 census records available for the last name Denninghoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denninghoff 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Denninghoff. 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 82 military records available for the last name Denninghoff. For the veterans among your Denninghoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denninghoff lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Denninghoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Denninghoff in 1996 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denninghoff 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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