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Detering Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from the Low German personal name Deter see Deter .

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


Similar surnames: Deterding, Deitering, Deering, Seering, Meyering, Gehring, Deter

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Where is the Detering family from?

You can see how Detering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Detering families living in Missouri. This was about 21% of all the recorded Detering's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Detering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detering. 56% of Detering men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Detering women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detering were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    56%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Trucker
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detering 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Detering. 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 242 military records available for the last name Detering. For the veterans among your Detering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detering lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Detering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Detering in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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