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Deerhake Family History

Deerhake 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: Drake, Derham, Demchak, Deehan, Deerman, Dehnke, Deere, De Rycke

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Where is the Deerhake family from?

You can see how Deerhake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deerhake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deerhake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Deerhake families living in Indiana. This was about 69% of all the recorded Deerhake's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Deerhake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deerhake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deerhake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deerhake. 50% of Deerhake men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Deerhake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deerhake 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Deerhake. 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 74 military records available for the last name Deerhake. For the veterans among your Deerhake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deerhake lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deerhake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Deerhake in 1966 was 90, and 60 in 2004.

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