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Dehner Family History

Dehner Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the old personal name Degenher composed of Old High German degan ‘young warrior vassal hero’ + heri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Dehner family from?

You can see how Dehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Dehner families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dehner families in 1891.
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What did your Dehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dehner. 100% of Dehner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehner 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Dehner. 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 Dehner. For the veterans among your Dehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dehner in 1949 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehner 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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