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Deahl Family History

Deahl Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Diehl.

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


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Where is the Deahl family from?

You can see how Deahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Deahl families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deahl's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Deahl families in 1891.
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What did your Deahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deahl. 50% of Deahl men worked as an Electrician (retired) and 75% of Deahl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deahl were Radio Repairer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician (retired)
    50%
  • Radio Repairer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Deahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deahl 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Deahl. 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 622 military records available for the last name Deahl. For the veterans among your Deahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deahl lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Deahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deahl in 1949 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deahl 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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