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Deterer Family History

Deterer 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: Demeter, Wetterer, Deter, Ketterer, Devere, Dotterer, Federer, Derrer

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Where is the Deterer family from?

You can see how Deterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deterer families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Deterer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deterer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterer 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 53 census records available for the last name Deterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Deterer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Deterer. For the veterans among your Deterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Deterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deterer in 1979 was 73, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deterer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deterer 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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