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Dethardt Family History

Dethardt 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: Gebhardt, De Hart, Denhart, Gerhardt, Lenhardt, Erhardt, Bethard

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Where is the Dethardt family from?

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

What did your Dethardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Building was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dethardt. 100% of Dethardt men worked as a Building.

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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 1940

  • Building
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Dethardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethardt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dethardt. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dethardt. For the veterans among your Dethardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethardt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Dethardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dethardt in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethardt 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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