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Dashem Family History

Dashem 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: Dasher, Hashem, Hashim, Washer, Dash, Asher, Dahlem, Disher, Cashel

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Where is the Dashem family from?

You can see how Dashem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dashem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dashem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dashem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dashem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dashem 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 Dashem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Fester was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dashem. 100% of Dashem men worked as a Farm Fester.

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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

  • Farm Fester
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Dashem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashem 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 Dashem. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dashem. For the veterans among your Dashem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dashem lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Dashem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dashem in 1960 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dashem 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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