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Detch Family History

Detch 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: Dech, Desch, Ketch, Deich, Dutch, Ditch, Petch, Fetch, Deutch, Deitch

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Where is the Detch family from?

You can see how Detch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Detch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Detch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Detch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detch. 25% of Detch men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Detch women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clergyman And Teacher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Detch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Detch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detch 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Detch. 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 102 military records available for the last name Detch. For the veterans among your Detch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Detch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Detch in 1952 was 44, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detch 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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