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Denstitt Family History

Denstitt 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: Nesbitt, Dentice, Demmitt, Anstett, Onstott, De Witt, Derstine, Stitt

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Where is the Denstitt family from?

You can see how Denstitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denstitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Denstitt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Denstitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denstitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denstitt 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 20 census records available for the last name Denstitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denstitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Denstitt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Denstitt. For the veterans among your Denstitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denstitt lifespan?

Average Denstitt life expectancy in 1994 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denstitt 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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