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Dettman Family History

Dettman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dettmann.

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


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Where is the Dettman family from?

You can see how Dettman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dettman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dettman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Dettman families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dettman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dettman families in 1911.
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What did your Dettman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dettman. 63% of Dettman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dettman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dettman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dettman 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Dettman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dettman. For the veterans among your Dettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dettman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dettman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dettman in 1950 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dettman 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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