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Dentt Family History

Dentt 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: Dent, Dente, Dentz, Donat, Denton, Denny, Wendt, Mente, Deng, Denke

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Where is the Dentt family from?

You can see how Dentt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dentt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dentt family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dentt's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Dentt families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentt 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 197 census records available for the last name Dentt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dentt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dentt. For the veterans among your Dentt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentt lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Dentt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dentt in 1990 was 83, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentt 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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