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Detwiler Family History

Detwiler Surname Meaning

Variant of Detweiler a surname of Swiss German and South German origin.

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


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Where is the Detwiler family from?

You can see how Detwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detwiler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 73 Detwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Detwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detwiler 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 Detwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detwiler. 17% of Detwiler men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Detwiler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detwiler were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Detwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detwiler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Detwiler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Detwiler. For the veterans among your Detwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detwiler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Detwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Detwiler in 1944 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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