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Datterson Family History

Datterson 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: Patterson, Catterson, Watterson, Batterson, Catterton, Matteson

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Where is the Datterson family from?

You can see how Datterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Datterson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Datterson family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Datterson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Datterson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Datterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Datterson. 100% of Datterson men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Datterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datterson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Datterson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Datterson. For the veterans among your Datterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datterson lifespan?

Average Datterson life expectancy in 1964 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datterson 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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