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Dettme Family History

Dettme 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: Dettmer, Jette, Nettle, Mette, Dente, Demme, Rettke, Kettle, Settle

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Where is the Dettme family from?

You can see how Dettme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettme family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dettme families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettme's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dettme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettme 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 7 census records available for the last name Dettme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettme 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dettme. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dettme. For the veterans among your Dettme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettme lifespan?

Average Dettme life expectancy in 1991 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettme 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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