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Dehl Family History

Dehl 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: Gehl, Dahl, Dehn, Hehl, Dell, Kehl, Mehl, Pehl, Oehl, Fehl

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Where is the Dehl family from?

You can see how Dehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Dehl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dehl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dehl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehl. 23% of Dehl men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dehl women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dehl were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehl 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Dehl. 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 261 military records available for the last name Dehl. For the veterans among your Dehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dehl in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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