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Denek Family History

Denek 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: Danek, Denk, Denes, Deneke, Zdenek, Wenk, Petek, Deak, Deep, Panek

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Where is the Denek family from?

You can see how Denek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Denek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Denek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Denek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Denek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Denek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Denek. For the veterans among your Denek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Denek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Denek in 1963 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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