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Dendis Family History

Dendis 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: Dennis, Denis, Danis, Dellis, Benis, Mundis, Donais, Kennis, Dardis

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Where is the Dendis family from?

You can see how Dendis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dendis family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Dendis family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dendis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dendis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dendis 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 54 census records available for the last name Dendis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dendis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dendis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dendis. For the veterans among your Dendis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dendis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dendis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dendis in 1966 was 62, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dendis 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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