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Dentzler Family History

Dentzler 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: Denzler, Dantzler, Dentler, Gentzler, Detzler, Dengler, Mentzer

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Where is the Dentzler family from?

You can see how Dentzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dentzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dentzler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dentzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dentzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentzler 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 122 census records available for the last name Dentzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentzler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dentzler. 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 Dentzler. For the veterans among your Dentzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dentzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dentzler in 1963 was 67, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentzler 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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