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Dettor Family History

Dettor 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, Hector, Nestor, Setter, Denton, Ketter, Netter, Ditton

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Where is the Dettor family from?

You can see how Dettor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dettor families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dettor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dettor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettor 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 Dettor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettor. 34% of Dettor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dettor women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Dettor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dettor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettor 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dettor. 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 210 military records available for the last name Dettor. For the veterans among your Dettor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dettor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dettor in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dettor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettor 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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