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Dettery Family History

Dettery 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: Detter, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter, Guttery

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Where is the Dettery family from?

You can see how Dettery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dettery families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dettery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dettery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettery 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 111 census records available for the last name Dettery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettery 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dettery. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dettery. For the veterans among your Dettery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dettery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dettery in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettery 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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