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Detlofsen Family History

Detlofsen 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: Detlefsen, Dethlefsen, Tellefsen, Ellefsen, Elofson, Detloff, Elsen

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Where is the Detlofsen family from?

You can see how Detlofsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detlofsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detlofsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Detlofsen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Detlofsen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Detlofsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Detlofsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detlofsen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Detlofsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Detlofsen. For the veterans among your Detlofsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detlofsen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Detlofsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Detlofsen in 1988 was 93, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detlofsen 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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