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Dekew Family History

Dekew 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: Drew, Duke, Decker, Deep, Kew, Dyke, Deger, Debes, Dewey, Dee

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Where is the Dekew family from?

You can see how Dekew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dekew family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekew's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dekew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekew 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 28 census records available for the last name Dekew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekew 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 immigration records available for the last name Dekew. 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 Dekew. For the veterans among your Dekew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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