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Dettlow Family History

Dettlow 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: Denslow, Lettow, Tetlow, Dettloff, Demlow, Denton, Delos, Ditton

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Where is the Dettlow family from?

You can see how Dettlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettlow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dettlow families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettlow's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dettlow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dettlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettlow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dettlow. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dettlow. For the veterans among your Dettlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettlow lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Dettlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dettlow in 1983 was 84, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettlow 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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