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Dehaas Family History

Dehaas 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: De Haas, Haas, De Haan, Deas, Deras, Depas, Delmas, Deans, Demars

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Where is the Dehaas family from?

You can see how Dehaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehaas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehaas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Dehaas families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Dehaas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dehaas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehaas 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 Dehaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dehaas. 100% of Dehaas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dehaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dehaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehaas 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Dehaas. 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 463 military records available for the last name Dehaas. For the veterans among your Dehaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehaas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dehaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dehaas in 1958 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehaas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehaas 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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