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Denzel Family History

Denzel Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Denz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dengel, Menzel, Dentel, Wenzel, Benzel, Henzel, Genzel, Dietzel

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Where is the Denzel family from?

You can see how Denzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Denzel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Denzel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Denzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denzel. 39% of Denzel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Denzel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denzel were Assistant Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Accountant
    8%
  • Assistant Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Denzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denzel 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Denzel. 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 811 military records available for the last name Denzel. For the veterans among your Denzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denzel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Denzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Denzel in 1959 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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