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Denzig Family History

Denzig 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: Danzig, Denzin, Denig, Dennis, Deng, Herzig, Denz, Benzie, Derrig

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Where is the Denzig family from?

You can see how Denzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denzig family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Denzig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Denzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denzig ancestors do for a living?

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

What Denzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Denzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzig 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Denzig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Denzig. For the veterans among your Denzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denzig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Denzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Denzig in 1969 was 72, and 56 in 2001.

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