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Dentley Family History

Dentley 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: Bentley, Denley, Densley, Deatley, Dentler, Henley, Huntley, Dunkley

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Where is the Dentley family from?

You can see how Dentley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dentley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dentley family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dentley's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dentley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dentley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dentley. 50% of Dentley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Dentley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Dentley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dentley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dentley. For the veterans among your Dentley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dentley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dentley in 1964 was 65, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dentley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentley 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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