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Detimore Family History

Detimore 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: Detamore, Wetmore, Demore, Fenimore, Delmore, Ditmore, Densmore

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Where is the Detimore family from?

You can see how Detimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detimore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Detimore families living in Kansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Detimore's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Detimore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detimore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detimore. 100% of Detimore men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Detimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Detimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detimore 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Detimore. 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 34 military records available for the last name Detimore. For the veterans among your Detimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detimore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Detimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Detimore in 1966 was 74, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detimore 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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