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Detting Family History

Detting 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: Oetting, Metting, Getting, Dettling, Fetting, Detling, Etling

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Where is the Detting family from?

You can see how Detting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Detting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Detting families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Detting's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Detting. 60% of Detting men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Detting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detting 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Detting. 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 36 military records available for the last name Detting. For the veterans among your Detting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detting lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Detting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Detting in 1970 was 89, and 82 in 1991.

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