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Dachtera Family History

Dachtera Name 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: Dichter, Achter, Wachter, Pachter, Richter, Lichter, Bacher, Macera

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Where is the Dachtera family from?

You can see how Dachtera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachtera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dachtera family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dachtera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dachtera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dachtera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dachtera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dachtera. 100% of Dachtera men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    100%
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What Dachtera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dachtera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachtera 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dachtera. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dachtera. For the veterans among your Dachtera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachtera lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Dachtera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dachtera in 1960 was 63, and 92 in 1997.

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