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Dachenbach Family History

Dachenbach Surname 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: Achenbach, Dallenbach, Eschenbach, Aschenbach, Reichenbach

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Where is the Dachenbach family from?

You can see how Dachenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachenbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dachenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dachenbach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dachenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dachenbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dachenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dachenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dachenbach. 100% of Dachenbach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dachenbach women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dachenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Dachenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachenbach 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dachenbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Dachenbach. For the veterans among your Dachenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachenbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dachenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dachenbach in 1964 was 86, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dachenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dachenbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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