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Denburg Family History

Denburg 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: Oldenburg, Enberg, Rodenburg, De Berg, Renberg, Newburg, Wenberg

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Where is the Denburg family from?

You can see how Denburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denburg families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Denburg family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Denburg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Denburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denburg. 45% of Denburg men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Denburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denburg 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Denburg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Denburg. For the veterans among your Denburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Denburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Denburg in 1964 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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