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Detring Family History

Detring 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: Deering, Dearing, Dering, Detering, Dehring, Detling, Ketring

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Where is the Detring family from?

You can see how Detring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Detring families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Detring's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Detring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detring 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 232 census records available for the last name Detring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detring 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Detring. 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 260 military records available for the last name Detring. For the veterans among your Detring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detring lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Detring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Detring in 1968 was 32, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detring 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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