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Detamore Family History

Detamore Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Dittmar or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

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


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Where is the Detamore family from?

You can see how Detamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Detamore family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Detamore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Detamore families in 1891.
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What did your Detamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detamore. 29% of Detamore men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Detamore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detamore were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Detamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detamore 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Detamore. 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 546 military records available for the last name Detamore. For the veterans among your Detamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detamore lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Detamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Detamore in 1950 was 25, and 82 in 2004.

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