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Denting Family History

Denting 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: Denning, Dentino, Menting, Denton, Henning, Penning, Keating, Kenning

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Where is the Denting family from?

You can see how Denting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denting family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Denting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Denting family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denting's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Denting families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Denting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denting 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Denting. 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 7 military records available for the last name Denting. For the veterans among your Denting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denting lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denting 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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