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Dirhan Family History

Dirhan 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: Derham, Dorman, Dinan, Durban, Derman, Forhan, Digman, Doran, Duran

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Where is the Dirhan family from?

You can see how Dirhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dirhan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dirhan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirhan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dirhan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirhan 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 Dirhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirhan. 100% of Dirhan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dirhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Dirhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirhan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dirhan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dirhan. For the veterans among your Dirhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirhan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Dirhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dirhan in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirhan 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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