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Denent Family History

Denent 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: Dement, Denny, Dennen, Dent, Deneve, Deveny, Genest, Denes, Deren

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Where is the Denent family from?

You can see how Denent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denent family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Denent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Denent families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Denent's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denent 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 50 census records available for the last name Denent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denent 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Denent. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Denent. For the veterans among your Denent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denent 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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