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Detis Family History

Detis 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: Denis, Deis, Delis, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Danis, Meis, Regis

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Where is the Detis family from?

You can see how Detis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Detis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Detis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Detis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detis 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 52 census records available for the last name Detis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Detis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Detis. For the veterans among your Detis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detis lifespan?

Average Detis life expectancy in 2002 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detis 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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