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Deneke Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: ethnic name (nickname) from a diminutive of Dene ‘Dane’. Ethiopian: from the personal name Deneke which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he is marvelous’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Beneke, Henneke, Benike, Koeneke, Mencke, Deike, Menke, Denike

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Where is the Deneke family from?

You can see how Deneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deneke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deneke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Deneke families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Deneke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deneke. 44% of Deneke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Deneke women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deneke were Coal Loader and Housework. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Coal Loader
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deneke 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Deneke. 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 663 military records available for the last name Deneke. For the veterans among your Deneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deneke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deneke in 1964 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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