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Detwilar Family History

Detwilar 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: Detwiler, Detweiler, Dettwiler, De Wilde, Dewar, Detar, Tutwiler

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Where is the Detwilar family from?

You can see how Detwilar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detwilar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detwilar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Detwilar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Detwilar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detwilar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Detwilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detwilar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Detwilar. 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 Detwilar. For the veterans among your Detwilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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