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Dejohns Family History

Dejohns 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: Dejohn, Johns, John, Dehn, Delos, Dedon, Devon, Dejaynes, Delong

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Where is the Dejohns family from?

You can see how Dejohns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejohns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dejohns family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dejohns's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dejohns families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dejohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejohns 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 Dejohns. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dejohns. For the veterans among your Dejohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejohns lifespan?

Average Dejohns life expectancy in 1980 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dejohns 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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