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Dettrie Family History

Dettrie 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: Petrie, Demarie, Dearie, Pettie, Guthrie, Beatrice, Erie, Mestre

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Where is the Dettrie family from?

You can see how Dettrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettrie families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Dettrie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettrie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dettrie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dettrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettrie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dettrie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dettrie. For the veterans among your Dettrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettrie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dettrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dettrie in 1967 was 89, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettrie 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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