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Dettro Family History

Dettro Surname Meaning

Variant of Dethrow a surname of German origin (see Dotterer). Compare Detrow and Dettra.

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


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You can see how Dettro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dettro families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dettro families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dettro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettro 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dettro. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dettro. For the veterans among your Dettro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettro lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Dettro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dettro in 1973 was 59, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettro 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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