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Decksell Family History

Decksell 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: Hecksel, Decell, Becknell, Gesell, Decker, Hensell, Bucknell

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Where is the Decksell family from?

You can see how Decksell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decksell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decksell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Decksell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Decksell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decksell 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 2 census records available for the last name Decksell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decksell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Decksell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Decksell. For the veterans among your Decksell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decksell

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