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Dettwiller Family History

Dettwiller Surname Meaning

French (Alsace and Lorraine): of Swiss German origin (see Dettwiler) or a habitational name from Dettwiller in the Upper Rhine area.

Bas-Rhin near Saverne.

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


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Where is the Dettwiller family from?

You can see how Dettwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettwiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettwiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dettwiller families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettwiller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dettwiller families in 1891.
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What did your Dettwiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettwiller. 100% of Dettwiller men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dettwiller women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Dettwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettwiller 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dettwiller. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dettwiller. For the veterans among your Dettwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettwiller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dettwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dettwiller in 1964 was 65, and 71 in 2002.

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