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Dahel Family History

Dahel 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: Dahl, Dagel, Daher, Dachel, Daniel, Gabel, Dale, Tafel, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Dahel family from?

You can see how Dahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dahel family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahel's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Dahel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dahel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahel. 50% of Dahel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Dahel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Dahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dahel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dahel. For the veterans among your Dahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Dahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dahel in 1988 was 79, and 63 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahel 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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