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Detsel Family History

Detsel 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: Detzel, Wetsel, Dessel, Kessel, Hetzel, Netzel, Hessel, Meisel

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Where is the Detsel family from?

You can see how Detsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Detsel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Detsel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Detsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detsel 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 116 census records available for the last name Detsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detsel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Detsel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Detsel. For the veterans among your Detsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detsel lifespan?

Average Detsel life expectancy in 1962 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detsel 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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