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Detroyer Family History

Detroyer 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: Troyer, Denoyer, Metoyer, Dreyer, Denyer, Dermer, Derner, Dryer

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Where is the Detroyer family from?

You can see how Detroyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detroyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detroyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Detroyer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Detroyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Detroyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Detroyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detroyer 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 Detroyer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Detroyer. For the veterans among your Detroyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detroyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Detroyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Detroyer in 1963 was 86, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detroyer 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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