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Denstedt Family History

Denstedt 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: Nienstedt, Fenster, Dessert, Neustadt, Dente, Sandstedt, Densley

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Where is the Denstedt family from?

You can see how Denstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denstedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Denstedt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Denstedt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Denstedt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Denstedt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denstedt 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 Denstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Denstedt. 75% of Denstedt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Denstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Denstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denstedt 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Denstedt. 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 54 military records available for the last name Denstedt. For the veterans among your Denstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denstedt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Denstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denstedt in 1955 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denstedt 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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