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Dattner Family History

Dattner Name 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: Lattner, Rattner, Kattner, Kastner, Kettner, Latter, Danner, Suttner

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Where is the Dattner family from?

You can see how Dattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dattner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dattner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Dattner families living in Texas. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dattner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dattner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dattner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dattner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dattner. 31% of Dattner men worked as a Foreman and 50% of Dattner women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dattner were Clerk and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Dattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dattner 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Dattner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 209 military records available for the last name Dattner. For the veterans among your Dattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dattner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dattner in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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