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Dehihns Family History

Dehihns 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: Devins, Devine, Dehn, Devin, Dejohn, Dein, Behrens, Levins, Deming

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Dehihns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehihns 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dehihns. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Dehihns. For the veterans among your Dehihns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehihns lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Dehihns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dehihns in 1965 was 69, and 79 in 1997.

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