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Dettlof Family History

Dettlof 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: Dettloff, Dethloff, Dettlaff, Detloff, Denton, Delos, Ditton, Dattilo

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Where is the Dettlof family from?

You can see how Dettlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettlof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettlof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dettlof families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dettlof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dettlof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Dettlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettlof 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dettlof. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dettlof. For the veterans among your Dettlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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