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Deckterow Family History

Deckterow 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: Decker, Dockter, Deckert, Dicker, Dichter, Ducker, Ecker, Dockery

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Where is the Deckterow family from?

You can see how Deckterow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckterow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deckterow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckterow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deckterow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Deckterow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckterow 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 Deckterow. 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 Deckterow. For the veterans among your Deckterow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckterow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Deckterow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deckterow in 1969 was 63, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckterow 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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