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Detrick Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dietrich or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Deatrick and Deitrick .

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


Similar surnames: Deitrick, Deatrick, Derick, Detrich, Dietrick, Tetrick, Derrick

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Where is the Detrick family from?

You can see how Detrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Detrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Detrick families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Detrick's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Detrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Detrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipyard Driller was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Detrick. 100% of Detrick men worked as a Shipyard Driller. .

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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 1939

  • Shipyard Driller
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Detrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detrick 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Detrick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Detrick. For the veterans among your Detrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detrick lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Detrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Detrick in 1945 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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