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Dehammer Family History

Dehammer 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: Derhammer, Hammer, Dammer, Demmer, Dehmer, Deamer, Hamer, Demler

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Where is the Dehammer family from?

You can see how Dehammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dehammer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehammer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dehammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehammer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dehammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehammer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dehammer. 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 Dehammer. For the veterans among your Dehammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehammer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Dehammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dehammer in 1966 was 91, and 59 in 1972.

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