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Detolve Family History

Detolve 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: Deville, Dove, Dole, Deneve, Nettle, Devol, Tekulve, Decoste, Demotte

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Where is the Detolve family from?

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

What did your Detolve ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Detolve ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Detolve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detolve 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Detolve. 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 7 military records available for the last name Detolve. For the veterans among your Detolve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detolve lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Detolve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Detolve in 1973 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

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