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Dahlheim Family History

Dahlheim 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: Dahlem, Dahlheimer, Manheim, Dahler, Dahlen, Solheim, Dahlberg

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Where is the Dahlheim family from?

You can see how Dahlheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahlheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dahlheim families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahlheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dahlheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlheim 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 Dahlheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahlheim. 39% of Dahlheim men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Meat Cutter
    16%

What Dahlheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Dahlheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlheim 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Dahlheim. 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 242 military records available for the last name Dahlheim. For the veterans among your Dahlheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlheim lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Dahlheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dahlheim in 1954 was 62, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahlheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahlheim 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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