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Detzel Name Meaning

South German:: variant of Ditzel . possibly an altered form of Dietzel .

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


Similar surnames: Henzel, Deter, Dietzel, Netzel, Detmer, Feazel, Metzel, Detter

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Where is the Detzel family from?

You can see how Detzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Detzel families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Detzel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Detzel families in 1880.
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What did your Detzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detzel. 22% of Detzel men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Detzel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detzel were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Bartender
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Detzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detzel 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Detzel. 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 884 military records available for the last name Detzel. For the veterans among your Detzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detzel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Detzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Detzel in 1951 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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