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Detlaw Family History

Detlaw 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: Outlaw, Deshaw, Delay, Detar, Delap, Tetlow, Delao, Demlow, Dean

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Where is the Detlaw family from?

You can see how Detlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detlaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Detlaw families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Detlaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Detlaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Detlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detlaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Detlaw. 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 6 military records available for the last name Detlaw. For the veterans among your Detlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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