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Detzner Family History

Detzner 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: Metzner, Betzner, Hetzner, Fetzner, Detzler, Kettner, Depner, Fetzer

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Where is the Detzner family from?

You can see how Detzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Detzner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Detzner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detzner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Detzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detzner 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Detzner. 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 163 military records available for the last name Detzner. For the veterans among your Detzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detzner lifespan?

Average Detzner life expectancy in 1991 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detzner 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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