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Dekeuster Family History

Dekeuster 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: Deuster, Dempster, Demeter, Kuster, De Keyser, Demeuse, Delauter

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Where is the Dekeuster family from?

You can see how Dekeuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekeuster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekeuster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dekeuster families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekeuster's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dekeuster families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dekeuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekeuster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dekeuster. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dekeuster. For the veterans among your Dekeuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekeuster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dekeuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dekeuster in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekeuster 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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