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Dehi Family History

Dehi 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: Dehn, Dehm, Devi, Deni, Shi, Chi, Wei, Dean, Mei, Dear

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Where is the Dehi family from?

You can see how Dehi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dehi families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dehi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehi 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 36 census records available for the last name Dehi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehi 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dehi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dehi. For the veterans among your Dehi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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