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Deterville Family History

Deterville 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: Netterville, Deville, Somerville, Darville, Verville, Turville

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Where is the Deterville family from?

You can see how Deterville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deterville family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deterville families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deterville's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Deterville families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deterville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deterville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deterville. 67% of Deterville men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deterville women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Deterville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deterville 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Deterville. 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 36 military records available for the last name Deterville. For the veterans among your Deterville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deterville lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Deterville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Deterville in 1965 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

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