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Detweiler Family History

Detweiler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Dettweiler and of its Swiss German cognate Dettwiler.

The surname Detweiler is also found in Germany where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Detweiler family from?

You can see how Detweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detweiler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Detweiler families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Detweiler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Detweiler families in 1911.
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What did your Detweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detweiler. 22% of Detweiler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Detweiler women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detweiler were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Detweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detweiler 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Detweiler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Detweiler. For the veterans among your Detweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detweiler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Detweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Detweiler in 1951 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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