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Dethlef Family History

Dethlef 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: Dethlefs, Dehler, Dethloff, Deshler, Detzler, Mehle, Betler, Demler

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Where is the Dethlef family from?

You can see how Dethlef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethlef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dethlef families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dethlef families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethlef's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dethlef families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dethlef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethlef 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dethlef. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dethlef. For the veterans among your Dethlef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethlef lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Dethlef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dethlef in 1987 was 97, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethlef 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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