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Detty Family History

Detty Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Detty family from?

You can see how Detty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Detty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Detty family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Detty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Detty families in 1911.
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What did your Detty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detty. 40% of Detty men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Detty women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detty were Labor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Detty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detty 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Detty. 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 565 military records available for the last name Detty. For the veterans among your Detty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detty lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Detty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Detty in 1956 was 22, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detty 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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