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Detchemendy Family History

Detchemendy 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: Etcheverry, Authement, Duchemin, Ketcherside, Deichmann, De Cleene

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Where is the Detchemendy family from?

You can see how Detchemendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detchemendy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Detchemendy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Detchemendy families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Detchemendy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Detchemendy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detchemendy 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 Detchemendy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detchemendy. 100% of Detchemendy men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Detchemendy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Detchemendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detchemendy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Detchemendy. 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 210 military records available for the last name Detchemendy. For the veterans among your Detchemendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detchemendy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Detchemendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Detchemendy in 1958 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detchemendy 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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