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Detwilder Family History

Detwilder 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: Detwiler, De Wilde, Detweiler, Dettwiler, De Ridder, Tutwiler

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Where is the Detwilder family from?

You can see how Detwilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detwilder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detwilder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Detwilder families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Detwilder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Detwilder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Detwilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detwilder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Detwilder. 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 31 military records available for the last name Detwilder. For the veterans among your Detwilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detwilder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Detwilder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Detwilder in 1967 was 88, and 61 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detwilder 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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