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Dehuff Family History

Dehuff 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: Duff, Huff, De Hoff, Schuff, Shuff, Dayhuff, Achuff, Cuff, Reiff

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Where is the Dehuff family from?

You can see how Dehuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dehuff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dehuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dehuff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dehuff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dehuff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehuff 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 Dehuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dehuff. 100% of Dehuff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dehuff women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Dehuff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Dehuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehuff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dehuff. 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 184 military records available for the last name Dehuff. For the veterans among your Dehuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehuff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dehuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dehuff in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehuff 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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