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Dehaan Family History

Dehaan 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: De Haan, Dean, Dehn, Haan, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, De Haas, Behan

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Where is the Dehaan family from?

You can see how Dehaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehaan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehaan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Dehaan families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dehaan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dehaan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehaan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehaan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehaan. 34% of Dehaan 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dehaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehaan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dehaan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dehaan. For the veterans among your Dehaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehaan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dehaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dehaan in 1951 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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