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Dachel Family History

Dachel Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Dach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dachel family from?

You can see how Dachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dachel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dachel family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dachel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dachel families in 1891.
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What did your Dachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dachel. 50% of Dachel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dachel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dachel were Boat Builder and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Boat Builder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Dachel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Dachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dachel. 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 87 military records available for the last name Dachel. For the veterans among your Dachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dachel in 1962 was 30, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dachel 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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