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Daehn Family History

Daehn Surname Meaning

North German (also Dähn): variant of Dehn

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Daehn family from?

You can see how Daehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daehn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Daehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Daehn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Daehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Daehn families in 1880.
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What did your Daehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daehn. 37% of Daehn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Daehn women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daehn were Mechanic and 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
    37%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Daehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daehn 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Daehn. 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 333 military records available for the last name Daehn. For the veterans among your Daehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daehn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Daehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Daehn in 1961 was 56, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daehn 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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