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Deotte Family History

Deotte 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: Demotte, Diotte, Notte, Motte, Droste, Dott, Botte, Jette, Hotte

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Where is the Deotte family from?

You can see how Deotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deotte families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deotte families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deotte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deotte. 100% of Deotte men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Deotte women worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Deotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Deotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deotte 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Deotte. 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 80 military records available for the last name Deotte. For the veterans among your Deotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deotte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Deotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deotte in 1968 was 47, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deotte 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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