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Detmers Family History

Detmers Surname Meaning

East Frisian and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Detmer.

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


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Where is the Detmers family from?

You can see how Detmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Detmers families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Detmers's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Detmers families in 1911.
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What did your Detmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detmers. 56% of Detmers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Detmers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detmers 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Detmers. 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 338 military records available for the last name Detmers. For the veterans among your Detmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Detmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Detmers in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detmers 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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