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Detler Family History

Detler 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: Betler, Demler, Deter, Deller, Degler, Dehler, Detter, Dentler

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Where is the Detler family from?

You can see how Detler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Detler families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Detler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Detler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detler. 100% of Detler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Detler women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Detler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Detler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detler 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Detler. 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 27 military records available for the last name Detler. For the veterans among your Detler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1978, in the United States, Detler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Detler in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detler 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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