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Dehane Family History

Dehane 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: Deane, Lehane, Delane, Devane, Deshane, Dehne, Dewane, Dean, Devine

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Where is the Dehane family from?

You can see how Dehane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Dehane families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dehane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dehane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehane 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 197 census records available for the last name Dehane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehane 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dehane. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dehane. For the veterans among your Dehane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehane lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehane 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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