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Detweller Family History

Detweller 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: Detweiler, Detwiler, Odenweller, Weller, Teller, Decelle, Deller

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Where is the Detweller family from?

You can see how Detweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detweller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detweller families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Detweller families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Detweller's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Detweller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detweller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Detweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detweller 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Detweller. 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 48 military records available for the last name Detweller. For the veterans among your Detweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detweller lifespan?

Average Detweller life expectancy in 2004 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detweller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detweller 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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