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Dentone Family History

Dentone 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: Denton, Fenton, Henton, Kenton, Dunton, Benton, Lenton, Danton

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Where is the Dentone family from?

You can see how Dentone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dentone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dentone families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dentone's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dentone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentone 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 Dentone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Operator Dresses were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dentone. 25% of Dentone men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Dentone women worked as an Operator Dresses.

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Dresses
    100%

What Dentone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Dentone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentone 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Dentone. 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 79 military records available for the last name Dentone. For the veterans among your Dentone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentone lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dentone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dentone in 1966 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentone 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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