History of your Surname
Get access to Denlein family records.Start a free trial

Denlein Family History

Denlein 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: Dennen, Denley, Devlin, De Leon, Denzin, Uehlein, Delfin, Heinlein

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Denlein family from?

You can see how Denlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denlein family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Denlein's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Denlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Denlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denlein. 100% of Denlein men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Denlein | Data not to scale

*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
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Denlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Denlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denlein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Denlein

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Denlein. 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.

View all Denlein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Denlein. For the veterans among your Denlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Denlein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Denlein family history

Discover More

What is the average Denlein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Denlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Denlein in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denlein

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Denlein family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Denlein last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial