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Detsch Family History

Detsch 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: Deutsch, Letsch, Fetsch, Metsch, Desch, Wetsch, Dersch, Doetsch

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Where is the Detsch family from?

You can see how Detsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Detsch families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Detsch's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Detsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detsch. 50% of Detsch men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Detsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detsch were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Detsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Detsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detsch 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Detsch. 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 376 military records available for the last name Detsch. For the veterans among your Detsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detsch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Detsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Detsch in 1960 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detsch 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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