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Detraz Family History

Detraz 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: Ferraz, Detro, Petra, Petras, De Paz, Detar, Deras, Meraz, Dutra

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Where is the Detraz family from?

You can see how Detraz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detraz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detraz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Detraz families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Detraz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Detraz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detraz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detraz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Detraz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detraz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Detraz. 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 97 military records available for the last name Detraz. For the veterans among your Detraz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detraz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Detraz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Detraz in 1959 was 46, and 75 in 2003.

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