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Dekner Family History

Dekner 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: Depner, Derner, Denner, Deaner, Dekker, Dehner, Deener, Degner

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Where is the Dekner family from?

You can see how Dekner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekner family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dekner's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Dekner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Dekner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dekner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dekner. For the veterans among your Dekner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Dekner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dekner in 1978 was 82, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekner 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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