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Dachsel Family History

Dachsel 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: Dachel, Rachel, Kachel, Wachtel, Dachs, Bichsel, Hachtel, Drechsel

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Where is the Dachsel family from?

You can see how Dachsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dachsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Dachsel families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dachsel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dachsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dachsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Dachsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachsel 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Dachsel. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dachsel. For the veterans among your Dachsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachsel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Dachsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dachsel in 1965 was 48, and 101 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dachsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dachsel 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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