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Detjen Family History

Detjen Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian: from a Frisian-Low German pet form of the personal name Dethard (see Detert).

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


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Where is the Detjen family from?

You can see how Detjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detjen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Detjen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Detjen families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Detjen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Detjen families in 1880.
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What did your Detjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detjen. 28% of Detjen men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Detjen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detjen were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detjen 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Detjen. 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 443 military records available for the last name Detjen. For the veterans among your Detjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detjen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Detjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Detjen in 1956 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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