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Deahn Family History

Deahn 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: Dean, Dehn, Dahn, Deahl, Bean, Hearn, Duan, Drain, Dear, Hahn

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Where is the Deahn family from?

You can see how Deahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Deahn families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deahn's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Deahn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deahn 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 Deahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deahn. 60% of Deahn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Deahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deahn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deahn. 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 55 military records available for the last name Deahn. For the veterans among your Deahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deahn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Deahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Deahn in 1967 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deahn 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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