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Denton Jr Family History

Denton Jr 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, Dentinger, Fenton, Henton, Kenton, Dunton, Benton, Lenton

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There are 24 census records available for the last name Denton Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denton Jr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Denton Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denton Jr in 1965 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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