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Detmiler Family History

Detmiler 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: Detwiler, Demler, Detweiler, Deimler, Dettwiler, Detmer, Detzler

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Where is the Detmiler family from?

You can see how Detmiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detmiler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Detmiler families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Detmiler's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Detmiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Detmiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detmiler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Detmiler. 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 Detmiler. For the veterans among your Detmiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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