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Dehlman Family History

Dehlman 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: Mehlman, Fehlman, Dahlman, Delman, Selman, Dearman, Dolman, Kelman

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Where is the Dehlman family from?

You can see how Dehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehlman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dehlman family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehlman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dehlman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehlman 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 Dehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dehlman. 100% of Dehlman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Dehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehlman 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 Dehlman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dehlman. For the veterans among your Dehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehlman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dehlman in 1967 was 42, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehlman 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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