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Dehlendorf Family History

Dehlendorf 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: Ohlendorf, Wellendorf, Devendorf, Diefendorf, Schoendorf, Heckendorf

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Where is the Dehlendorf family from?

You can see how Dehlendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehlendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehlendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dehlendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dehlendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dehlendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehlendorf 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 103 census records available for the last name Dehlendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehlendorf 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dehlendorf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dehlendorf. For the veterans among your Dehlendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehlendorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Dehlendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dehlendorf in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehlendorf 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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