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Detloff Family History

Detloff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dethloff.

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


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Where is the Detloff family from?

You can see how Detloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detloff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Detloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Detloff families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Detloff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Detloff families in 1911.
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What did your Detloff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Detloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detloff 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Detloff. 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 401 military records available for the last name Detloff. For the veterans among your Detloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detloff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Detloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Detloff in 1962 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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