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Dettan Family History

Dettan 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: Dettman, Dean, Denton, Datta, Hetman, Ditton, Cetta, Degan, Devan

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Where is the Dettan family from?

You can see how Dettan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dettan families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dettan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dettan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dettan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dettan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dettan. For the veterans among your Dettan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Dettan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dettan in 1990 was 85, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettan 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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