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Dettloff Family History

Dettloff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dethloff.

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


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Where is the Dettloff family from?

You can see how Dettloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettloff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dettloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Dettloff families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Dettloff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dettloff families in 1911.
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What did your Dettloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dettloff. 18% of Dettloff men worked as a Truck Driver and 15% of Dettloff women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dettloff were Carpenter and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dettloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettloff 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Dettloff. 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 612 military records available for the last name Dettloff. For the veterans among your Dettloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettloff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dettloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dettloff in 1962 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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