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Dehart Family History

Dehart 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: Dewart, De Hart, Denhart, Ehart, Duhart, Hart, Dear, Demark, Dearth

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Where is the Dehart family from?

You can see how Dehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Dehart families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Dehart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dehart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dehart. 100% of Dehart 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Dehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehart 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Dehart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Dehart. For the veterans among your Dehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehart lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dehart in 1945 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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