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Detinger Family History

Detinger 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: Deringer, Dertinger, Dentinger, Dettinger, Beringer, Gettinger

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Where is the Detinger family from?

You can see how Detinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Detinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Detinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Detinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detinger 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 180 census records available for the last name Detinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detinger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Detinger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Detinger. For the veterans among your Detinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Detinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Detinger in 1973 was 78, and 75 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detinger 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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