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Detmon Family History

Detmon 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: Demmon, Dedmon, Denmon, Denton, Deacon, Hetman, Lemon, Ditton, Damon

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Where is the Detmon family from?

You can see how Detmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detmon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Detmon family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Detmon's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Detmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detmon 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 51 census records available for the last name Detmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detmon 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 Detmon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Detmon. For the veterans among your Detmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detmon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Detmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Detmon in 1972 was 77, and 46 in 1995.

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