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Dentici Family History

Dentici 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: Dentice, Lentini, Dentino, Gentili, Pentico, Dennis, Fenwick, Denton

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Where is the Dentici family from?

You can see how Dentici families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentici family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dentici families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dentici's in USA. California had the highest population of Dentici families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentici surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dentici ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dentici. 34% of Dentici men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Trucker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Dentici. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentici 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Dentici. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dentici. For the veterans among your Dentici ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentici lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dentici life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dentici in 1962 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentici 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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