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Dehus Family History

Dehus 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: Debus, Deus, Mehus, Demus, Derus, Dehn, Delos, Reus, Jesus, Debes

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Where is the Dehus family from?

You can see how Dehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dehus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dehus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dehus families in 1880.
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What did your Dehus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dehus. 100% of Dehus men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Dehus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Dehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dehus. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dehus. For the veterans among your Dehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dehus in 1967 was 98, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehus 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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