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Dette Family History

Dette 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: Jette, Mette, Dente, Detter, Odette, Sette, Vette, Fette, Detty

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Where is the Dette family from?

You can see how Dette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dette families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Dette families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dette 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 Dette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dette. 24% of Dette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dette women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dette 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Dette. 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 315 military records available for the last name Dette. For the veterans among your Dette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Dette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dette in 1959 was 50, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dette 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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