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Dehrs Family History

Dehrs 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: Vehrs, Gehrs, Wehrs, Dear, Dery, Kehr, Dehn, Delos, Debes, Derry

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Where is the Dehrs family from?

You can see how Dehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehrs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dehrs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehrs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dehrs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dehrs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dehrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehrs 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dehrs. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dehrs. For the veterans among your Dehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehrs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dehrs in 1963 was 46, and 57 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dehrs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehrs 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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