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Detzauer Family History

Detzauer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dessauer, Detzler, Metzner, Neubauer, Feinauer, Fetzer, Setzer

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Where is the Detzauer family from?

You can see how Detzauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detzauer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Detzauer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Detzauer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Detzauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detzauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Detzauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detzauer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Detzauer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Detzauer. For the veterans among your Detzauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detzauer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Detzauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Detzauer in 1967 was 59, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detzauer 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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