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Denow Family History

Denow 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: Denbow, Duenow, Debow, Deno, Zeno, Denton, Deo, Denny, Delos, Dent

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Where is the Denow family from?

You can see how Denow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Denow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Denow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Denow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Denow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denow. 31% of Denow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denow women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Denow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denow 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Denow. 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 88 military records available for the last name Denow. For the veterans among your Denow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Denow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denow in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2002.

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