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Dachmann Family History

Dachmann 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: Lachmann, Bachmann, Zachmann, Lachman, Dallmann, Dickmann, Sackmann

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Where is the Dachmann family from?

You can see how Dachmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dachmann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dachmann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dachmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Dachmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachmann 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Dachmann. 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 79 military records available for the last name Dachmann. For the veterans among your Dachmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Dachmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dachmann in 1969 was 74, and 79 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dachmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dachmann 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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