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Dahs Family History

Dahs 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: Dahl, Das, Dachs, Daus, Dahm, Days, Dahn, Fahs, Dais, Dahms

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Where is the Dahs family from?

You can see how Dahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dahs family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dahs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahs 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 Dahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahs. 100% of Dahs 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 Dahs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Dahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahs 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dahs. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dahs. For the veterans among your Dahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahs lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dahs in 1973 was 74, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahs 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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