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Deknatel Family History

Deknatel 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: Dentel, Debates, Recknagel, Mentel, Dente, Dengel, Defrates, Penate

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Where is the Deknatel family from?

You can see how Deknatel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deknatel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deknatel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deknatel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deknatel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deknatel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deknatel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deknatel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deknatel. 100% of Deknatel women worked as a Retired Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired Teacher
    100%

What Deknatel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Deknatel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deknatel 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Deknatel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Deknatel. For the veterans among your Deknatel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deknatel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deknatel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Deknatel in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deknatel 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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