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Densten Family History

Densten 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: Dunstan, Fenster, Denton, Dennen, Benston, Westen, Gersten, Bensen

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Where is the Densten family from?

You can see how Densten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Densten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Densten families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Densten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Densten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Densten 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 Densten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Densten. 67% of Densten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Densten women worked as an Elevator Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Densten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Densten 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Densten. 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 127 military records available for the last name Densten. For the veterans among your Densten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Densten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Densten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Densten in 1965 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Densten 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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