This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dehnhoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dehnhoff Family History

Dehnhoff 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: Lehnhoff, Bohnhoff, De Hoff, Mehlhoff, Lenhoff, Mehrhoff, Benhoff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dehnhoff family from?

You can see how Dehnhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehnhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dehnhoff families living in Washington. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dehnhoff's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Dehnhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehnhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dehnhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Dehnhoff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dehnhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Dehnhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehnhoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dehnhoff

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Dehnhoff. 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.

View all Dehnhoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Dehnhoff. For the veterans among your Dehnhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dehnhoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dehnhoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Dehnhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dehnhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dehnhoff in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehnhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehnhoff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dehnhoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial