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Deterding Family History

Deterding Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): patronymic from a shortened form of the Low German personal name Dethard (see Deter).

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


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Where is the Deterding family from?

You can see how Deterding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterding family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deterding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Deterding families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Deterding's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deterding families in 1880.
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What did your Deterding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deterding. 100% of Deterding women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Deterding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deterding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterding 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Deterding. 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 342 military records available for the last name Deterding. For the veterans among your Deterding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterding lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deterding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deterding in 1962 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deterding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deterding 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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