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Dettlaf Family History

Dettlaf 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: Dettlaff, Dettloff, Dettman, Datta, Cetta, Nettle, Delay, Debelak

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Where is the Dettlaf family from?

You can see how Dettlaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettlaf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettlaf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Dettlaf families living in Michigan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dettlaf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dettlaf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Dettlaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettlaf 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Dettlaf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dettlaf. For the veterans among your Dettlaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettlaf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettlaf 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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