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Dethune Family History

Dethune 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: Bethune, Thune, Terhune, Delaune, Deshane, Dechene, Dehne, Devine

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Where is the Dethune family from?

You can see how Dethune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethune family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Dethune family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethune's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dethune families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dethune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethune 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dethune. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Dethune. For the veterans among your Dethune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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