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Dekeman Family History

Dekeman 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: Dikeman, Dykeman, Dukeman, Dearman, Hegeman, Beeman, Deman, Derman

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Where is the Dekeman family from?

You can see how Dekeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dekeman families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dekeman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dekeman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Dekeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekeman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dekeman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dekeman. For the veterans among your Dekeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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