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Deterson Family History

Deterson 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: Peterson, Reierson, Enerson, Otterson, Duerson, Severson, Peerson

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Where is the Deterson family from?

You can see how Deterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deterson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deterson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deterson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterson 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 194 census records available for the last name Deterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Deterson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Deterson. For the veterans among your Deterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deterson

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