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Detro Family History

Detro Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutro a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Detro family from?

You can see how Detro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Detro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Detro family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Detro's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Detro families in 1841.
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What did your Detro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detro. 34% of Detro men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Detro women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detro were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • House Wife
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detro 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Detro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Detro. For the veterans among your Detro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Detro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Detro in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detro 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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