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Detota Family History

Detota 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: Datta, Cetta, Petta, Ketola, Ditta, Serota, Devoto, Demott, Tota

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Where is the Detota family from?

You can see how Detota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Detota families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Detota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Detota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detota. 50% of Detota men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Detota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Detota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detota 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Detota. 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 11 military records available for the last name Detota. For the veterans among your Detota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detota lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Detota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Detota in 1944 was 23, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detota 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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