De Haan Family History

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De Haan Name Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch hane ‘rooster’, preceded by the definite article de, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a rooster, or alternatively a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a rooster.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: De Haas, De Valk, De Hart, Haan, De Raad, De Waal, De Pauw, De Heer

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De Haan Family Origin

Where is the De Haan family from?

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You can see how De Haan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Haan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most De Haan families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 De Haan families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded De Haan's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of De Haan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the De Haan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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De Haan Family Occupations

What did your De Haan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named De Haan. 12% of De Haan men worked as a Laborer and 9% of De Haan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named De Haan were Salesman and Maid

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Maid
    6%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

De Haan Historical Records

What De Haan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Haan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Haan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name De Haan. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name De Haan. For the veterans among your De Haan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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De Haan Life Expectancy

What is the average De Haan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, De Haan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for De Haan in 1972 was 60, and 85 in 2003.

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