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Detine Family History

Detine 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: Devine, Dewine, Repine, Devin, Lepine, Deane, Tine, Dein, De Line

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Where is the Detine family from?

You can see how Detine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Detine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Detine families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Detine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Detine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Detine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detine 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Detine. 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 9 military records available for the last name Detine. For the veterans among your Detine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Detine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Detine in 1968 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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