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Dentinger Family History

Dentinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Dentingen in Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dentinger family from?

You can see how Dentinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dentinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Dentinger families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Dentinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dentinger families in 1911.
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What did your Dentinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dentinger. 55% of Dentinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Blacksmith
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dentinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentinger 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Dentinger. 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 291 military records available for the last name Dentinger. For the veterans among your Dentinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dentinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dentinger in 1962 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dentinger 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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