This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dettbarn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dettbarn Family History

Dettbarn 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: Dettmann, Dettman, Debar, Detar, Debban, Dittmar, Rettberg, Gettman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dettbarn family from?

You can see how Dettbarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettbarn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettbarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dettbarn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettbarn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dettbarn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettbarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dettbarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettbarn. 50% of Dettbarn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dettbarn women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Dettbarn | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dettbarn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Dettbarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettbarn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dettbarn

Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Dettbarn. 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.

View all Dettbarn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Dettbarn. For the veterans among your Dettbarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dettbarn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dettbarn family history

Discover More

What is the average Dettbarn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dettbarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dettbarn in 1962 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dettbarn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettbarn 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dettbarn family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial