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Dehoe Family History

Dehoe 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: Kehoe, Deboe, Defoe, Devoe, Deyoe, Dehne, Depoe, Mehle, Choe, Deo

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Where is the Dehoe family from?

You can see how Dehoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehoe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehoe families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Dehoe families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dehoe's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dehoe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehoe 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 68 census records available for the last name Dehoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehoe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dehoe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dehoe. For the veterans among your Dehoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehoe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Dehoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dehoe in 1979 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehoe 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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