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Dethorn Family History

Dethorn 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: Thorn, Deshon, Hathorn, Henthorn, Melhorn, Seahorn, Sehorn, Horn

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Where is the Dethorn family from?

You can see how Dethorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dethorn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dethorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dethorn 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 85 census records available for the last name Dethorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethorn 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 Dethorn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dethorn. For the veterans among your Dethorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Dethorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dethorn in 1962 was 82, and 72 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethorn 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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