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Detterlein Family History

Detterlein 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: Betterley, Ketterling, Otterbein, Pettersen, Eberlein, Peterlin

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Where is the Detterlein family from?

You can see how Detterlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detterlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detterlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Detterlein families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Detterlein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Detterlein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Detterlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detterlein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Detterlein. 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 2 military records available for the last name Detterlein. For the veterans among your Detterlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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