Dehnke Family History

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Dehnke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Denhard, a variant of the personal name Degenhar(d)t (see Degenhardt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Behnke, Denke, Dahnke, Ehmke, Reinke, Lenke, Jenke, Dehne, Ehrke

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Dehnke Family Origin

Where is the Dehnke family from?

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You can see how Dehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehnke families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Dehnke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehnke's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dehnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dehnke Family Occupations

What did your Dehnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Dehnke occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Dehnke's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Dehnke family was Tailor. Farmer and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Dehnke.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Laborer

    33%

  • Tailor

    33%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dehnke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dehnke Historical Records

What Dehnke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehnke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dehnke. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dehnke. For the veterans among your Dehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dehnke Life Expectancy

What is the average Dehnke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dehnke in 1966 was 30, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehnke 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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