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Dehne Family History

Dehne Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Dehn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dehne family from?

You can see how Dehne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Dehne families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dehne's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dehne families in 1880.
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What did your Dehne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehne. 41% of Dehne men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dehne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dehne were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Dehne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dehne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehne 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Dehne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dehne. For the veterans among your Dehne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dehne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dehne in 1962 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehne 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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