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Deterly Family History

Deterly 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: Deter, Fetterly, Eyerly, Deery, Deberry, Deters, Dieterle, Devery

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Where is the Deterly family from?

You can see how Deterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Deterly families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deterly's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Deterly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Deterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deterly. 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 39 military records available for the last name Deterly. For the veterans among your Deterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Deterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deterly in 1955 was 53, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deterly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deterly 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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