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Dehle Family History

Dehle 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: Mehle, Jehle, Wehle, Delle, Ehle, Dehler, Dahle, Behle, Dekle, Yehle

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Where is the Dehle family from?

You can see how Dehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dehle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dehle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dehle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehle 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 Dehle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehle. 60% of Dehle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dehle women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Dehle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Dehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehle 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Dehle. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dehle. For the veterans among your Dehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dehle in 1973 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehle 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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