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Dettering Family History

Dettering 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: Kettering, Deitering, Detering, Ketterling, Deering, Deterding

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Where is the Dettering family from?

You can see how Dettering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dettering families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettering's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dettering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettering 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 43 census records available for the last name Dettering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettering 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dettering. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dettering. For the veterans among your Dettering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettering lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Dettering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dettering in 1976 was 62, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettering 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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