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Dethell Family History

Dethell 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: Bethell, Bothell, Getchell, Diethelm, Rothell, Bethel, Wetzell

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Where is the Dethell family from?

You can see how Dethell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dethell family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dethell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dethell 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 11 census records available for the last name Dethell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dethell. 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 Dethell. For the veterans among your Dethell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethell 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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