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Denst Family History

Denst 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: Dent, Dienst, Dunst, Deist, Donat, Best, Kunst, Oest, Geist, Dust

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Where is the Denst family from?

You can see how Denst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Denst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Denst family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denst's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Denst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denst. 100% of Denst men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Denst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Denst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denst 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Denst. 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 176 military records available for the last name Denst. For the veterans among your Denst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Denst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Denst in 1968 was 67, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denst 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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