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Detrich Family History

Detrich Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dietrich.

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


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Where is the Detrich family from?

You can see how Detrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Detrich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Detrich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Detrich families in 1911.
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What did your Detrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detrich. 23% of Detrich men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Detrich women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detrich were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Detrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detrich 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Detrich. 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 859 military records available for the last name Detrich. For the veterans among your Detrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Detrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Detrich in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detrich 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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