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Dahlinghaus Family History

Dahlinghaus Name 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: Arlinghaus, Allingham, Dahling, Dillingham, Garlinghouse, Bedinghaus

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Where is the Dahlinghaus family from?

You can see how Dahlinghaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahlinghaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dahlinghaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dahlinghaus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahlinghaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dahlinghaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahlinghaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahlinghaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dahlinghaus. 84% of Dahlinghaus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dahlinghaus women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    84%
  • Farm
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Dahlinghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahlinghaus 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 Dahlinghaus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dahlinghaus. For the veterans among your Dahlinghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahlinghaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Dahlinghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dahlinghaus in 1964 was 88, and 71 in 2000.

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