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Denterman Family History

Denterman 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: Determan, Westerman, Letterman, Ketterman, Lanterman, Dauterman

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Where is the Denterman family from?

You can see how Denterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Denterman families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Denterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Denterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denterman 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Denterman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Denterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denterman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Denterman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Denterman. For the veterans among your Denterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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