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Dettera Family History

Dettera 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: Detter, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter, Vetter, Etter

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Where is the Dettera family from?

You can see how Dettera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettera family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettera families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dettera families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettera's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dettera families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettera 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 100 census records available for the last name Dettera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettera 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dettera. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dettera. For the veterans among your Dettera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettera lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Dettera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dettera in 1979 was 64, and 74 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettera 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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