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Dahin Family History

Dahin 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: Dain, Darin, Dalin, Dahan, Davin, Dahn, Mahin, Dahlin, Dakin, Gavin

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Where is the Dahin family from?

You can see how Dahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dahin families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dahin's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Dahin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahin 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 Dahin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dahin. 100% of Dahin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dahin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Dahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dahin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dahin. For the veterans among your Dahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dahin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dahin in 1966 was 72, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahin 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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