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Dahrens Family History

Dahrens Name 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: Ahrens, Dahlen, Dahmen, Behrens, Mehrens, Laurens, Farrens, Arens

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Where is the Dahrens family from?

You can see how Dahrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahrens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dahrens families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dahrens's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Dahrens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahrens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahrens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dahrens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Dahrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahrens 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dahrens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Dahrens. For the veterans among your Dahrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahrens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dahrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dahrens in 1970 was 80, and 70 in 2002.

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