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Deatrick Family History

Deatrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dietrich. Compare Deadrick and Detrick.

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


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Where is the Deatrick family from?

You can see how Deatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deatrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deatrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deatrick families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deatrick's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Deatrick families in 1891.
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What did your Deatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deatrick. 18% of Deatrick men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Deatrick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deatrick were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deatrick 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Deatrick. 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 778 military records available for the last name Deatrick. For the veterans among your Deatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deatrick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deatrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Deatrick in 1960 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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