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Detterline Family History

Detterline 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: Esterline, Ketterling, Enterline, Kettering, Oesterling, Casterline

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Where is the Detterline family from?

You can see how Detterline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detterline family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Detterline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Detterline families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Detterline's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detterline families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detterline 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 Detterline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detterline. 45% of Detterline men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Detterline women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detterline were Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Detterline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detterline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detterline 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Detterline. 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 219 military records available for the last name Detterline. For the veterans among your Detterline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detterline lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Detterline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Detterline in 1948 was 49, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detterline 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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