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Dehnisch Family History

Dehnisch 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: Reinisch, Benisch, Heinisch, Denisco, Dennis, Deutsch, Rensch, Mensch

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Where is the Dehnisch family from?

You can see how Dehnisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehnisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dehnisch family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehnisch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dehnisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehnisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehnisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehnisch. 100% of Dehnisch 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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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dehnisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehnisch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dehnisch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dehnisch. For the veterans among your Dehnisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehnisch lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Dehnisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dehnisch in 1981 was 92, and 90 in 2003.

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