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Detterman Family History

Detterman 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Determan, Fetterman, Betterman, Westerman

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Where is the Detterman family from?

You can see how Detterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Detterman families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Detterman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Detterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detterman 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 Detterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detterman. 38% of Detterman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Detterman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detterman were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Cashier
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Detterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detterman 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 Detterman. 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 123 military records available for the last name Detterman. For the veterans among your Detterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detterman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Detterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Detterman in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detterman 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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