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Detienne Name Meaning

Walloon: topographic name with fused preposition de ‘from’ from tiène ‘hill’ or a habitational name denoting someone from any of several places in Wallonia (Belgium) named Tienne from the same Walloon word. French: patronymic with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’ from the personal name Étienne ‘Steven’ (see Etienne ).

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


Similar surnames: Etienne, Detjen, Devine, Patience, Senne, Derenne, Dienes, Heinke

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Where is the Detienne family from?

You can see how Detienne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detienne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detienne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Detienne families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Detienne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Detienne families in 1880.
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What did your Detienne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detienne. 30% of Detienne men worked as a Painter and 100% of Detienne women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Painter
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Detienne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detienne 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Detienne. 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 204 military records available for the last name Detienne. For the veterans among your Detienne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detienne lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Detienne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Detienne in 1948 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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