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Dentoni Family History

Dentoni 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, Antoni

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Where is the Dentoni family from?

You can see how Dentoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentoni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dentoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dentoni families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dentoni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dentoni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentoni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dentoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dentoni. 30% of Dentoni men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dentoni women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dentoni were Clerk and Bookkeeper Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper Stenographer
    50%

What Dentoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Dentoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentoni 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dentoni. 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 71 military records available for the last name Dentoni. For the veterans among your Dentoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentoni lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dentoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dentoni in 1964 was 72, and 48 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentoni 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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