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Dettke Family History

Dettke 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: Rettke, Deluke, Denke, Jette, Nettle, Mette, Dente, Demske, Deike

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Where is the Dettke family from?

You can see how Dettke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dettke family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettke's in USA. California had the highest population of Dettke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettke 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 Dettke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dettke. 100% of Dettke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Dettke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Dettke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dettke. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dettke. For the veterans among your Dettke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Dettke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dettke in 1978 was 71, and 64 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dettke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettke 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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