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Dekema Family History

Dekema 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: Dykema, Dikeman, Deem, Feikema, Devera, Beukema, Medema, Venema

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Where is the Dekema family from?

You can see how Dekema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dekema families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dekema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dekema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekema 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 Dekema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Celery Grower was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekema. 34% of Dekema men worked as a Celery Grower.

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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

  • Celery Grower
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Civil Engineer
    34%

What Dekema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Dekema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekema 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dekema. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dekema. For the veterans among your Dekema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dekema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dekema in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekema 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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