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Detillo Family History

Detillo 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: Petillo, Deville, Melillo, Cutillo, Metallo, Cedillo, Perillo

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Where is the Detillo family from?

You can see how Detillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Detillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Detillo families living in Montana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Detillo's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Detillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detillo. 72% of Detillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Detillo women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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
    72%
  • Carman Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Detillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detillo 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Detillo. 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 23 military records available for the last name Detillo. For the veterans among your Detillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detillo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Detillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Detillo in 1954 was 55, and 80 in 2000.

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