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Deha Family History

Deha 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, Dehm, Depa, Dena, Reha, Dea, Desha, Beha, Deja, Dean

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Where is the Deha family from?

You can see how Deha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deha family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deha's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Deha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Soudeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deha. 100% of Deha men worked as a Soudeur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Soudeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Deha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deha 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Deha. 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 24 military records available for the last name Deha. For the veterans among your Deha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Deha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deha in 1973 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

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