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Detels Family History

Detels 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: Deters, Debes, Peters, Dees, Deter, Demel, Demers, Geels, Dentel

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Where is the Detels family from?

You can see how Detels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Detels families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Detels's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Detels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detels 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 Detels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detels. 50% of Detels men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Detels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detels 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Detels. 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 62 military records available for the last name Detels. For the veterans among your Detels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detels lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Detels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Detels in 1961 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detels 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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