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Deetes Family History

Deetes 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: Deeter, Deets, Beets, Demeter, Debates, Debes, Dees, Deter, Dantes

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Where is the Deetes family from?

You can see how Deetes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deetes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deetes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deetes family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deetes's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Deetes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Deetes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deetes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deetes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Deetes. For the veterans among your Deetes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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