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Dettmer Family History

Dettmer Surname Meaning

North German: from the old personal name Dettmar (see Dittmar).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dettmer family from?

You can see how Dettmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 86 Dettmer families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dettmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dettmer families in 1891.
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What did your Dettmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dettmer. 84% of Dettmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dettmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dettmer. 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 Dettmer. For the veterans among your Dettmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettmer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dettmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dettmer in 1946 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettmer 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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