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Dhans Family History

Dhans 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: Hans, Deans, Han, Chang, Zhang, Shan, Dean, Duan, Hand, Dana

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Where is the Dhans family from?

You can see how Dhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dhans families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dhans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dhans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhans 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 Dhans ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Dhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dhans. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dhans. For the veterans among your Dhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dhans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dhans in 1969 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhans 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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