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Determan Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Determann: elaborated form of Deter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peterman, Everman, Otterman, Leiterman, Letterman, Alterman

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Where is the Determan family from?

You can see how Determan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Determan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Determan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Determan families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Determan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Determan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Determan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Determan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Determan. 41% of Determan men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Determan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Determan were Manager and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Determan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Determan 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Determan. 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 356 military records available for the last name Determan. For the veterans among your Determan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Determan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Determan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Determan in 1948 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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