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Detra Family History

Detra Surname Meaning

Variant of Dettra a surname of German origin (see Dotterer).

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


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Where is the Detra family from?

You can see how Detra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Detra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Detra families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Detra's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Detra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Detra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detra. 24% of Detra men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Detra women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Detra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Detra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detra 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Detra. 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 156 military records available for the last name Detra. For the veterans among your Detra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detra lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Detra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Detra in 1957 was 53, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detra 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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