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Detlinger Family History

Detlinger 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: Denlinger, Dehlinger, Dellinger, Dettinger, Gettinger, Dillinger

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Where is the Detlinger family from?

You can see how Detlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Detlinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Detlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Detlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detlinger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Detlinger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Detlinger. For the veterans among your Detlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detlinger lifespan?

Average Detlinger life expectancy in 1991 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detlinger 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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