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Dekemper Family History

Dekemper 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: Kemper, Deemer, Deremer, Demeter, Demler, Keiper, De Keyser, Semper

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Where is the Dekemper family from?

You can see how Dekemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekemper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekemper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dekemper families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekemper's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dekemper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekemper 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 Dekemper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekemper. 34% of Dekemper men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Ind Deck Co
    23%

What Dekemper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Dekemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekemper 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dekemper. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dekemper. For the veterans among your Dekemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekemper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dekemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dekemper in 1965 was 86, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekemper 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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