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Detzler Family History

Detzler Surname Meaning

Probably a status name or occupational name for a tax collector from Middle High German taz ‘duty tax tribute’ (from Latin datium).

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


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Where is the Detzler family from?

You can see how Detzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Detzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Detzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detzler 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 Detzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detzler. 29% of Detzler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Detzler women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Detzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detzler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Detzler. 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 123 military records available for the last name Detzler. For the veterans among your Detzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detzler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Detzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Detzler in 1955 was 47, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Detzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detzler 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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