This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dehays family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dehays Family History

Dehays 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: Demay, Delay, De Haas, De Hay, Deas, Days, Deras, Depas, Denys, Deans

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dehays family from?

You can see how Dehays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehays family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dehays family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehays's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dehays families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dehays ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehays. 50% of Dehays men worked as a Manager.

View Census Data for Dehays | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Dehays family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Dehays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehays census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dehays

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Dehays. 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.

View all Dehays immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Dehays. For the veterans among your Dehays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dehays military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dehays family history

Discover More

What is the average Dehays lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dehays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dehays in 1962 was 74, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehays

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehays 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dehays family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial