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Detarr Family History

Detarr 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: Detar, Demarr, Debarr, Dear, Demark, Starr, Demar, Dewart, Tarr

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Where is the Detarr family from?

You can see how Detarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detarr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Detarr families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Detarr family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Detarr's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Detarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detarr 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 86 census records available for the last name Detarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detarr 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 Detarr. 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 12 military records available for the last name Detarr. For the veterans among your Detarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detarr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Detarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Detarr in 1970 was 73, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detarr 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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