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Dehel Family History

Dehel 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: Demel, Deel, Deuel, Behel, Dehnel, Peel, Gehl, Dahl, Deep, Edel

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Where is the Dehel family from?

You can see how Dehel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehel families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dehel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dehel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehel 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 86 census records available for the last name Dehel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dehel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dehel. For the veterans among your Dehel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Dehel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dehel in 1973 was 62, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehel 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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