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Detmar Family History

Detmar 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: Demar, Delmar, Detar, Detmer, Dear, Demark, Hetman, Demay, Delamar

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Where is the Detmar family from?

You can see how Detmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Detmar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Detmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Detmar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detmar. 67% of Detmar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Detmar women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detmar 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Detmar. 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 151 military records available for the last name Detmar. For the veterans among your Detmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detmar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Detmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Detmar in 1966 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

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