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Deckwa Family History

Deckwa 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, Deck, Pecka, Becka, Deckman, Beck, Dicker, Heck, Dick, Duck

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Where is the Deckwa family from?

You can see how Deckwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckwa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deckwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Deckwa family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckwa's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Deckwa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckwa 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 Deckwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deckwa. 50% of Deckwa men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Deckwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Deckwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckwa 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Deckwa. 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 153 military records available for the last name Deckwa. For the veterans among your Deckwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckwa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deckwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Deckwa in 1963 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deckwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckwa 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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