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Denkinger Family History

Denkinger 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: Dendinger, Denninger, Denlinger, Dentinger, Wenninger, Deringer

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Where is the Denkinger family from?

You can see how Denkinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denkinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Denkinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Denkinger families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Denkinger's in USA. California had the highest population of Denkinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denkinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denkinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denkinger. 50% of Denkinger men worked as a Porter. .

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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

  • Porter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Denkinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Denkinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denkinger 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Denkinger. 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 55 military records available for the last name Denkinger. For the veterans among your Denkinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denkinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Denkinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Denkinger in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 2000.

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