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Dehnart Family History

Dehnart 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: Dehnert, Dewart, De Hart, Lenart, Denhart, Ehart, Dehner, Ehnert

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Where is the Dehnart family from?

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

What did your Dehnart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dehnart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dehnart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehnart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dehnart. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dehnart. For the veterans among your Dehnart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehnart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Dehnart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dehnart in 1960 was 51, and 93 in 2002.

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