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Detten Family History

Detten 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: Etten, Betten, Detjen, Detter, Metten, Rutten, Botten, Setter, Denton

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Where is the Detten family from?

You can see how Detten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Detten families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Detten's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Detten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detten 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 Detten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detten. 50% of Detten men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Detten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Detten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detten 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Detten. 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 368 military records available for the last name Detten. For the veterans among your Detten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Detten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Detten in 1970 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detten 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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