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Dennert Family History

Dennert Name Meaning

German: variant of Denner

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


Similar surnames: Denner, Benner, Degner, Rennert, Gernert, Deckert, Wenner, Lehnert

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Where is the Dennert family from?

You can see how Dennert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dennert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Dennert families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dennert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dennert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dennert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dennert. 44% of Dennert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dennert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dennert were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dennert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennert 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Dennert. 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 676 military records available for the last name Dennert. For the veterans among your Dennert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dennert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dennert in 1955 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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