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Detenbeck Family History

Detenbeck 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: Westerbeck, Steinbeck, Seebeck, Denenberg, Rodenbeck, Dillenbeck

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Where is the Detenbeck family from?

You can see how Detenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detenbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Detenbeck families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Detenbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Detenbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Detenbeck. 100% of Detenbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Detenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Detenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detenbeck 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Detenbeck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Detenbeck. For the veterans among your Detenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detenbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Detenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Detenbeck in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detenbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detenbeck 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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