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Detrow Family History

Detrow Surname Meaning

Variant of Dethrow a surname of German origin (see Dotterer). Compare Dettro and Dutrow.

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


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Where is the Detrow family from?

You can see how Detrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Detrow family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Detrow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Detrow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detrow 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 Detrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Detrow. 53% of Detrow men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Detrow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Detrow were Farm Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Beautician
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Detrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Detrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detrow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Detrow. 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 173 military records available for the last name Detrow. For the veterans among your Detrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detrow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Detrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Detrow in 1966 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detrow 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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