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Dekett Family History

Dekett 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: Beckett, Duckett, Jewett, Deetz, Kett, Dement, Fekete, Deckert, Evett

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Where is the Dekett family from?

You can see how Dekett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dekett families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dekett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekett 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 124 census records available for the last name Dekett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dekett. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dekett. For the veterans among your Dekett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dekett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dekett in 1966 was 86, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekett 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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