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Dettinger Family History

Dettinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Dettingen.

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


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Where is the Dettinger family from?

You can see how Dettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dettinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dettinger family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dettinger families in 1911.
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What did your Dettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettinger. 20% of Dettinger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dettinger women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dettinger were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Dettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettinger 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Dettinger. 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 744 military records available for the last name Dettinger. For the veterans among your Dettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dettinger in 1960 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettinger 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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