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Dentler Family History

Dentler Name Meaning

German: nickname for a prattler Middle High German tendeler.

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


Similar surnames: Dennler, Dengler, Fendler, Kensler, Mendler, Zettler, Nestler

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Where is the Dentler family from?

You can see how Dentler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dentler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dentler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dentler families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dentler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dentler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dentler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dentler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dentler. 28% of Dentler men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Dentler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dentler were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dentler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dentler 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Dentler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dentler. For the veterans among your Dentler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dentler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dentler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dentler in 1946 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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