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Dhen Family History

Dhen 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: Chen, Shen, Then, Zhen, Dhein, Deen, Rhen, Han, Drew, Chon

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Where is the Dhen family from?

You can see how Dhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dhen families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dhen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dhen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhen 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 Dhen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dhen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Dhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dhen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dhen. For the veterans among your Dhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Dhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dhen in 1967 was 55, and 90 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dhen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhen 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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