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Daehling Family History

Daehling Name 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: Dahling, Darling, Delling, Dreiling, Muehling, Doelling, Fehling

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Where is the Daehling family from?

You can see how Daehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daehling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daehling family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Daehling's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Daehling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daehling. 100% of Daehling men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Daehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daehling 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Daehling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Daehling. For the veterans among your Daehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daehling lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Daehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Daehling in 1946 was 53, and 103 in 2004.

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