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Denges Family History

Denges Name 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: Denger, Menges, Dengel, Denes, Dinges, Doenges, Donges, Dennis, Engel

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Where is the Denges family from?

You can see how Denges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Denges families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Denges's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Denges families in 1880.
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What did your Denges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denges. 46% of Denges men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Denges women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denges were Plumber and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Pressman
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denges 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Denges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Denges. For the veterans among your Denges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Denges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Denges in 1964 was 85, and 55 in 2003.

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