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Detkos Family History

Detkos 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: Delos, Drakos, Detro, Demko, Demos, De Kok, Devos, Petros, Petkus

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Where is the Detkos family from?

You can see how Detkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Detkos family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Detkos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Detkos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Detkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detkos 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Detkos. 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 2 military records available for the last name Detkos. For the veterans among your Detkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detkos lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Detkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Detkos in 1969 was 67, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detkos 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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