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Dentrey Family History

Dentrey 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, Ventre, Denley, Dente, Densley, Ventry, Dentel, Gentry

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Where is the Dentrey family from?

You can see how Dentrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentrey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Dentrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dentrey families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dentrey's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dentrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Dentrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentrey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dentrey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dentrey. For the veterans among your Dentrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dentrey

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