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Deterich Family History

Deterich 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: Dederich, Detrich, Dieterich, Dietrich, Dederick, Leverich, Petrich

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Where is the Deterich family from?

You can see how Deterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deterich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Deterich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 23% of all the recorded Deterich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Deterich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterich 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 253 census records available for the last name Deterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterich 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Deterich. 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 26 military records available for the last name Deterich. For the veterans among your Deterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Deterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deterich in 1965 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deterich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deterich 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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