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Detyens Family History

Detyens 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: Detjen, Desens, Deters, Detmers, Devens, Neyens, Dennen, Athens

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Where is the Detyens family from?

You can see how Detyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detyens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detyens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Detyens families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Detyens's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Detyens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Detyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detyens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Detyens. 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 31 military records available for the last name Detyens. For the veterans among your Detyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detyens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Detyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Detyens in 1990 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detyens 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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