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Dehe Family History

Dehe 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: Dehn, Dee, Duhe, Dehm, Dede, Behe, Dehne, Wehe, He, Dube

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Where is the Dehe family from?

You can see how Dehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dehe families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dehe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dehe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hospital Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehe. 100% of Dehe women worked as a Hospital Attendant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hospital Attendant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Dehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehe 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dehe. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dehe. For the veterans among your Dehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dehe in 1963 was 86, and 53 in 2004.

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