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Dehamer Family History

Dehamer 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: Dehmer, Deamer, Hamer, Delamar, Dermer, Rehmer, Deaver, Deaner, Damer

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Where is the Dehamer family from?

You can see how Dehamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dehamer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehamer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dehamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehamer. 100% of Dehamer 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
    100%
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What Dehamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Dehamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehamer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dehamer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dehamer. For the veterans among your Dehamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehamer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dehamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dehamer in 1967 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

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