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Deterick Family History

Deterick 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: Dederick, Detrick, Derrick, Petrick, Derick, Feerick, Dederich

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Where is the Deterick family from?

You can see how Deterick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deterick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Deterick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Deterick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deterick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterick 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 Deterick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Deterick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Deterick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterick 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Deterick. 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 54 military records available for the last name Deterick. For the veterans among your Deterick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Deterick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deterick in 1972 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deterick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deterick 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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