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Detig Family History

Detig 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: Denig, Feig, Devin, Deng, Petit, Deeg, Dutil, Teig, Fertig, Detro

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Where is the Detig family from?

You can see how Detig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Detig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Detig families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Detig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Detig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detig. 100% of Detig men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Detig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Detig. 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 47 military records available for the last name Detig. For the veterans among your Detig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Detig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Detig in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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