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Detran Family History

Detran 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: Dean, Verran, Dearman, Hetman, Degan, Devan, Beran, Detro, Herran

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Detran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detran 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 Detran. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Detran. For the veterans among your Detran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detran lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Detran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Detran in 1976 was 82, and 32 in 1989.

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