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Detterow Family History

Detterow 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: Tutterow, Detter, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter

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Where is the Detterow family from?

You can see how Detterow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detterow family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Detterow families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Detterow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detterow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detterow 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 16 census records available for the last name Detterow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detterow 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 Detterow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Detterow. For the veterans among your Detterow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detterow lifespan?

Average Detterow life expectancy in 1962 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detterow 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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