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Denzen Family History

Denzen 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: Dennen, Denzin, Lenzen, Denzer, Denzel, Deneen, Denton, Denyer

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Where is the Denzen family from?

You can see how Denzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Denzen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Denzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Denzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denzen. 100% of Denzen 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Denzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Denzen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Denzen. For the veterans among your Denzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denzen lifespan?

Average Denzen life expectancy in 2000 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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