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Deetrick Family History

Deetrick Surname 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: Deatrick, Detrick, Deitrick, Dietrick, Dietrich, Derrick, Dederick

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Where is the Deetrick family from?

You can see how Deetrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deetrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deetrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Deetrick family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deetrick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deetrick families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deetrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Deetrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deetrick 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deetrick. 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 37 military records available for the last name Deetrick. For the veterans among your Deetrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deetrick lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Deetrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deetrick in 1980 was 79, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deetrick 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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