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Dethman Family History

Dethman Surname 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: Rethman, Dettman, Dearman, Rothman, Hetman, Othman, De Haan, Deman

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Where is the Dethman family from?

You can see how Dethman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dethman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dethman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dethman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dethman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dethman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dethman. 50% of Dethman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dethman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dethman were Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Dethman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Dethman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dethman. 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 111 military records available for the last name Dethman. For the veterans among your Dethman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dethman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dethman in 1957 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dethman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dethman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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