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Dettrow Family History

Dettrow 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: Detro, Lettow, Destro, Petrow, Derrow, Dutrow, Fetrow, Denton, Trow

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Where is the Dettrow family from?

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

In 1940, Landscaping was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dettrow. 100% of Dettrow men worked as a Landscaping.

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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

  • Landscaping
    100%

What Dettrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dettrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettrow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dettrow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dettrow. For the veterans among your Dettrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettrow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Dettrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dettrow in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dettrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettrow 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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