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Detta Family History

Detta 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, Ditta, Desta, Dutta, Detty, Nitta, Cotta, Mehta

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Where is the Detta family from?

You can see how Detta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Detta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Detta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Detta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detta 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 Detta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detta. 60% of Detta men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Detta women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Detta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Detta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detta 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Detta. 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 71 military records available for the last name Detta. For the veterans among your Detta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Detta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Detta in 1969 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detta 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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