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Dekezel Family History

Dekezel 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: Mekeel, Detzel, Denzel, Demeter, Kozel, Keel, Hetzel, Netzel, Kegel

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Where is the Dekezel family from?

You can see how Dekezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekezel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekezel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekezel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dekezel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekezel 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 62 census records available for the last name Dekezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekezel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dekezel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dekezel. For the veterans among your Dekezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekezel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dekezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dekezel in 1963 was 80, and 31 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekezel 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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