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Dettmering Family History

Dettmering 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: Kettering, Deitering, Detering, Ketterling, Deering, Deterding

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Where is the Dettmering family from?

You can see how Dettmering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettmering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettmering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dettmering families living in New Jersey. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dettmering's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dettmering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dettmering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dettmering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettmering. 34% of Dettmering men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dettmering women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Dettmering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettmering 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Dettmering. 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 192 military records available for the last name Dettmering. For the veterans among your Dettmering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettmering lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dettmering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dettmering in 1962 was 59, and 60 in 2004.

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