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Dekind Family History

Dekind 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: Kind, Devine, Devin, Wedekind, Deland, Dein, Demand, Deming, Devino

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Where is the Dekind family from?

You can see how Dekind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekind family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dekind family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dekind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekind 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 49 census records available for the last name Dekind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekind 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dekind. 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 Dekind. For the veterans among your Dekind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekind lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Dekind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dekind in 1977 was 47, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekind 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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