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Detroia Family History

Detroia 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: De Noia, Detro, Troia, De Rosa, Derosia, Georgia, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Detroia family from?

You can see how Detroia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detroia family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Detroia families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Detroia's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Detroia families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Detroia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detroia 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Detroia. 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 35 military records available for the last name Detroia. For the veterans among your Detroia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detroia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Detroia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Detroia in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detroia 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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