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Dentin Family History

Dentin 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: Denton, Dantin, Entin, Denzin, Dentino, Destin, Dennin, Dennis

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Where is the Dentin family from?

You can see how Dentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dentin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dentin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dentin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dentin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentin 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 Dentin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dentin. 100% of Dentin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Dentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentin 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Dentin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dentin. For the veterans among your Dentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentin lifespan?

Average Dentin life expectancy in 1994 was 40 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 Dentin 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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