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Dettell Family History

Dettell 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: Kettell, Zettel, Hettel, Dentel, Cattell, Detter, Wetzell, Debell

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Where is the Dettell family from?

You can see how Dettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Dettell family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dettell families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettell 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 Dettell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dettell. For the veterans among your Dettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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