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Dettitt Family History

Dettitt 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: Pettitt, Demmitt, De Witt, Pettit, Devitt, Petitt, Pettett, Leavitt

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Where is the Dettitt family from?

You can see how Dettitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dettitt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dettitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dettitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettitt 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 Dettitt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dettitt. For the veterans among your Dettitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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