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Dender Family History

Dender 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: Denyer, Pender, Bender, Denger, Render, Denner, Denier, Fender

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Where is the Dender family from?

You can see how Dender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dender families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dender's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dender 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 Dender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dender. 100% of Dender 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Dender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dender 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Dender. 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 152 military records available for the last name Dender. For the veterans among your Dender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dender lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dender in 1964 was 63, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dender 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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