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Datil Family History

Datil 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: Dutil, Patil, Dail, Daniel, David, Basil, Danis, Satin, Dai, Fail

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Where is the Datil family from?

You can see how Datil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Datil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Datil families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Datil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Datil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datil 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 300 census records available for the last name Datil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datil 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Datil. 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 18 military records available for the last name Datil. For the veterans among your Datil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Datil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Datil in 1972 was 57, and 56 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datil 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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