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Detiveaux Family History

Detiveaux 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: Deveaux, Beliveau, Dedeaux, Delvaux, Devereaux, Deveraux, Devaux

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detiveaux 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 Detiveaux ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Detiveaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detiveaux 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Detiveaux. 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 57 military records available for the last name Detiveaux. For the veterans among your Detiveaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detiveaux lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Detiveaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Detiveaux in 1961 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detiveaux 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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