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Deterra Family History

Deterra 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: Terra, Deter, Becerra, Devera, Peterka, Deberry, Deters, Determan

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Where is the Deterra family from?

You can see how Deterra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deterra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Deterra families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deterra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deterra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deterra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deterra. 43% of Deterra men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Deterra women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Deterra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Deterra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterra 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Deterra. 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 78 military records available for the last name Deterra. For the veterans among your Deterra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deterra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deterra in 1964 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

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