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Deattie Family History

Deattie 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: Beattie, Pattie, Mattie, Delatte, Beatie, Dearie, Pettie, Depatie

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Where is the Deattie family from?

You can see how Deattie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deattie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deattie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Deattie family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deattie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Deattie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deattie 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 56 census records available for the last name Deattie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deattie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Deattie. 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 Deattie. For the veterans among your Deattie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deattie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deattie 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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