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Deckord Family History

Deckord 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: Deckard, Record, Decker, Debord, Beckford, Dickard, Reckard, Deckert

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Where is the Deckord family from?

You can see how Deckord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deckord families living in Tennessee. This was about 46% of all the recorded Deckord's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Deckord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Deckord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckord 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Deckord. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deckord. For the veterans among your Deckord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckord lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deckord

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