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Detar Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Dieter or Deter .

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


Similar surnames: Demar, Deter, Detter, Debar, Vejar, Deger, Dewar, Deer, Bear, Dean

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Where is the Detar family from?

You can see how Detar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Detar families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Detar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Detar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detar. 25% of Detar men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Detar women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detar were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Detar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detar 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Detar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Detar. For the veterans among your Detar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detar lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Detar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Detar in 1949 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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