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Dehlsen Family History

Dehlsen 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: Elsen, Dahlen, Behlen, Dehler, Felsen, Dolsen, Gehlen, Ohlsen

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Dehlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehlsen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dehlsen. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Dehlsen. For the veterans among your Dehlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehlsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Dehlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dehlsen in 1969 was 80, and 101 in 1989.

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