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Deethardt Family History

Deethardt 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: Degenhardt, Ehrhardt, Gebhardt, De Hart, Gernhardt, Denhart

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Where is the Deethardt family from?

You can see how Deethardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deethardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deethardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Deethardt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deethardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deethardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deethardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deethardt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deethardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Deethardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deethardt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Deethardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Deethardt. For the veterans among your Deethardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deethardt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Deethardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deethardt in 1968 was 69, and 86 in 1999.

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