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Dentes Family History

Dentes Surname 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: Dantes, Dente, Dentel, Gentes, Denes, Dennis, Denton, Dennen, Mente

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Where is the Dentes family from?

You can see how Dentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dentes family living in Alabama. This was about 13% of all the recorded Dentes's in USA. Alabama and 6 other states had the highest population of Dentes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentes 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dentes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Dentes. For the veterans among your Dentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dentes in 1970 was 66, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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