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Dnton Family History

Dnton 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, Dunton, Danton, Anton, Linton, Don, Alton, Manton, Hinton

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Where is the Dnton family from?

You can see how Dnton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dnton family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dnton family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Dnton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dnton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dnton 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 22 census records available for the last name Dnton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dnton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dnton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dnton. For the veterans among your Dnton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dnton lifespan?

Average Dnton life expectancy in 1992 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dnton 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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