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Dertinger Family History

Dertinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Derdingen in Württemberg or Dertingen in Baden.

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


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Where is the Dertinger family from?

You can see how Dertinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dertinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dertinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Dertinger families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dertinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dertinger families in 1911.
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What did your Dertinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dertinger. 100% of Dertinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dertinger women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dertinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dertinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dertinger 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Dertinger. 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 436 military records available for the last name Dertinger. For the veterans among your Dertinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dertinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dertinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dertinger in 1966 was 85, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dertinger 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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