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Where is the Dahn family from?

You can see how Dahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Dahn families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dahn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dahn families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dahn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dahn. For the veterans among your Dahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dahn in 1953 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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