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Dents Family History

Dents 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: Dent, Dente, Denis, Denes, Denys, Dentz, Lents, Deats, Deets, Bents

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Where is the Dents family from?

You can see how Dents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dents family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dents families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dents's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dents families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dents 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 Dents ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dents. 60% of Dents women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Dents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dents 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Dents. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dents. For the veterans among your Dents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dents lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Dents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dents in 1952 was 57, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dents

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dents 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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