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Dettis Family History

Dettis 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: Pettis, Bettis, Gettis, Dennis, Dellis, Rettig, Dotts, Betti, Gettig

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Where is the Dettis family from?

You can see how Dettis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dettis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dettis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dettis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Dettis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dettis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dettis. For the veterans among your Dettis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dettis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dettis in 1963 was 82, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettis 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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