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Dehmke Family History

Dehmke 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: Dehnke, Ehmke, Oehmke, Deluke, Denke, Boehmke, Demko, Remke, Pehlke

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Where is the Dehmke family from?

You can see how Dehmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehmke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dehmke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehmke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dehmke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehmke 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 194 census records available for the last name Dehmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehmke 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Dehmke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dehmke. For the veterans among your Dehmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehmke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Dehmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dehmke in 1971 was 62, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehmke 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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