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Dekato Family History

Dekato 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: Demato, Decato, Donato, Kato, Deramo, Delano, Legato, Beato, Dato

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Where is the Dekato family from?

You can see how Dekato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dekato families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekato's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dekato families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Dekato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekato 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 Dekato. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dekato. For the veterans among your Dekato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekato lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Dekato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dekato in 1974 was 65, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekato 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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