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Dettenmayer Family History

Dettenmayer 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: Wittenmyer, Katzenmeyer, Westermeyer, Zettlemoyer, Deutmeyer

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Where is the Dettenmayer family from?

You can see how Dettenmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettenmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dettenmayer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettenmayer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dettenmayer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dettenmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettenmayer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dettenmayer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dettenmayer. For the veterans among your Dettenmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettenmayer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dettenmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dettenmayer in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettenmayer 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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