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Dexheimer Family History

Dexheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Dexheim in Hesse or Dechsenheim near Erlangen.

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


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Where is the Dexheimer family from?

You can see how Dexheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dexheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dexheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dexheimer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dexheimer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dexheimer families in 1911.
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What did your Dexheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dexheimer. 18% of Dexheimer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Dexheimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dexheimer were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dexheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dexheimer 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Dexheimer. 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 861 military records available for the last name Dexheimer. For the veterans among your Dexheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dexheimer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dexheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dexheimer in 1948 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dexheimer 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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