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Dennette Family History

Dennette 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: Bennette, Dennett, Jennette, Gennette, Bennett, Dunnett, Kennett

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Where is the Dennette family from?

You can see how Dennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dennette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dennette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dennette family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dennette's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dennette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dennette 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 221 census records available for the last name Dennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dennette 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dennette. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dennette. For the veterans among your Dennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dennette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Dennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dennette in 1967 was 92, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dennette 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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