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Datis Family History

Datis 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: Danis, Matis, Dais, Oatis, Davis, Dates, David, Gates, Paris, Hatzis

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Where is the Datis family from?

You can see how Datis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Datis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Datis families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Datis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Datis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Datis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Datis. 100% of Datis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Datis women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Datis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Datis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datis 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Datis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Datis. For the veterans among your Datis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Datis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Datis in 1974 was 29, and 65 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Datis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datis 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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