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Detteler Family History

Detteler 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: Wetterer, Mettler, Metteer, Hettler, Ketterer, Gettler, Zettler

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Where is the Detteler family from?

You can see how Detteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detteler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detteler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Detteler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Detteler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Detteler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Detteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detteler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Detteler. 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 Detteler. For the veterans among your Detteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detteler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detteler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detteler

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