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Deniton Family History

Deniton Name 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, Denison, Deniston, Fenton, Henton, Kenton, Benston, Dunton

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Where is the Deniton family from?

You can see how Deniton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deniton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Deniton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Deniton families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deniton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Deniton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deniton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deniton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deniton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Deniton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deniton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Deniton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Deniton. For the veterans among your Deniton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deniton lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Deniton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deniton in 1997 was 58, and 68 in 2002.

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