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Detvan Family History

Detvan 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: Devan, Dean, Hetman, Devin, Degan, Dewan, Deman, Devon, Derman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Detvan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Detvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detvan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Detvan. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Detvan. For the veterans among your Detvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detvan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Detvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Detvan in 1974 was 82, and 76 in 1991.

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