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Dehan Family History

Dehan 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: Dean, Dehn, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Behan, Dahan, Deehan, Mehan

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Where is the Dehan family from?

You can see how Dehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dehan family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dehan's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Dehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehan. 56% of Dehan men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Dehan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dehan were Painter and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Coowner
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehan 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Dehan. 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 177 military records available for the last name Dehan. For the veterans among your Dehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dehan in 1955 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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