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Dehann Family History

Dehann 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: Demann, Dean, Ehmann, Lehmann, Dehn, Dann, Rehmann, Hann, Dechant

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Where is the Dehann family from?

You can see how Dehann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dehann families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dehann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dehann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Dehann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehann 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dehann. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dehann. For the veterans among your Dehann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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