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Detone Family History

Detone 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: Delone, Stone, Devine, Tone, Denton, Drone, Deane, Dedon, Devon

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Where is the Detone family from?

You can see how Detone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detone families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Detone families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Detone's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Detone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detone 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 Detone ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Detone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detone 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Detone. 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 23 military records available for the last name Detone. For the veterans among your Detone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Detone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Detone in 1964 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detone 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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