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Dasheff Family History

Dasheff 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: Sheff, Dasher, Dayhoff, Dayhuff, Washer, Dash, Sheaff, Asher, Danoff

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Where is the Dasheff family from?

You can see how Dasheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dasheff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dasheff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dasheff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dasheff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dasheff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dasheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dasheff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dasheff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dasheff. For the veterans among your Dasheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dasheff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Dasheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dasheff in 1972 was 64, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dasheff 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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