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Detola Family History

Detola 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: Ketola, Pesola, Devol, Ventola, Evola, Peltola, Lehtola, Motola

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Where is the Detola family from?

You can see how Detola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detola families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Detola family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Detola's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Detola families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Detola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detola 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 Detola. 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 1 military records available for the last name Detola. For the veterans among your Detola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detola lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1985, in the United States, Detola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Detola in 1961 was 60, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detola 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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