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Dehall Family History

Dehall 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: Devall, Mehall, Hall, Dell, Newhall, Duvall, Dall, Schall, Deal

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Where is the Dehall family from?

You can see how Dehall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dehall family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dehall's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dehall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Dehall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dehall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dehall. For the veterans among your Dehall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Dehall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dehall in 1965 was 79, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehall 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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