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Datu Family History

Datu Surname Meaning

Filipino: status name denoting nobility from datu ‘chief chieftain’ a word found in various languages of the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Datu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Datu family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Datu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Datu families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Datu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datu 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Datu. 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 29 military records available for the last name Datu. For the veterans among your Datu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datu lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Datu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Datu in 1951 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datu 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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