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Deckens Family History

Deckens 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: Dickens, Dockens, Decker, Dockins, Dickes, Mickens, Docken, Becken

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Where is the Deckens family from?

You can see how Deckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Deckens families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Deckens families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckens's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Deckens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckens 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 Deckens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deckens. 100% of Deckens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deckens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Deckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckens 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Deckens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Deckens. For the veterans among your Deckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckens lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Deckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deckens in 1980 was 76, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckens 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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