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Detourney Family History

Detourney 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: Decoursey, Decourcey, Torney, Dorney, Journey, Letourneau, Turney

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Detourney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detourney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Detourney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Detourney. For the veterans among your Detourney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detourney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Detourney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Detourney in 1975 was 69, and 92 in 1997.

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