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Dettra Family History

Dettra Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dotterer or Dötterer. Compare Detra and Dettro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dettra family from?

You can see how Dettra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dettra families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dettra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettra 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 Dettra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettra. 27% of Dettra men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Dettra women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dettra were Machine Operator and Mender.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Mender
    16%

What Dettra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dettra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettra 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dettra. 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 253 military records available for the last name Dettra. For the veterans among your Dettra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dettra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dettra in 1961 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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