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Dethrow Family History

Dethrow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dotterer or Dötterer. Compare Detherow Detrow Dettro and Tedrow.

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


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Where is the Dethrow family from?

You can see how Dethrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dethrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dethrow families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethrow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dethrow families in 1891.
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What did your Dethrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dethrow. 30% of Dethrow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dethrow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dethrow were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer Wpa
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Dethrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Dethrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethrow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dethrow. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dethrow. For the veterans among your Dethrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethrow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dethrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dethrow in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethrow 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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