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Dekane Family History

Dekane 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: Deane, Delane, Devane, Dewane, Dean, Devine, Delaney, Devaney, Keane

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Where is the Dekane family from?

You can see how Dekane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekane family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekane's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dekane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekane 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 37 census records available for the last name Dekane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekane 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dekane. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dekane. For the veterans among your Dekane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekane lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Dekane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dekane in 1972 was 72, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekane 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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