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Detherow Family History

Detherow Surname Meaning

Variant of Dethrow a surname of German origin (see Dotterer). Compare Dotherow Tedrow and Tetherow.

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


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Where is the Detherow family from?

You can see how Detherow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detherow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Detherow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Detherow family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Detherow's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Detherow families in 1891.
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What did your Detherow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detherow. 28% of Detherow men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Detherow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Detherow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detherow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Detherow. 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 69 military records available for the last name Detherow. For the veterans among your Detherow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detherow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Detherow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Detherow in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detherow 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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