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Detracy Family History

Detracy 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: Tracy, Delacy, Detrick, Detrich, Deacy, Darcy, Dery, Percy, Dietrich

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Where is the Detracy family from?

You can see how Detracy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detracy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detracy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Detracy families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Detracy's in USA. California had the highest population of Detracy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detracy 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 55 census records available for the last name Detracy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detracy 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 Detracy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Detracy. For the veterans among your Detracy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detracy lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Detracy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Detracy in 2001 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detracy 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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