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Dattling Family History

Dattling 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: Dettling, Darling, Dahling, Dalling, Watling, Eastling, Gatling

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Where is the Dattling family from?

You can see how Dattling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dattling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dattling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dattling families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dattling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dattling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dattling 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 19 census records available for the last name Dattling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dattling 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 Dattling. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dattling. For the veterans among your Dattling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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