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Dett Family History

Dett 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: Dent, Dott, Fett, Nett, Lett, Pett, Kett, Dutt, Hett, Bett

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Where is the Dett family from?

You can see how Dett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dett. 50% of Dett men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Dett women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Dett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dett 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Dett. 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 531 military records available for the last name Dett. For the veterans among your Dett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Dett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dett in 1962 was 83, and 73 in 1997.

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