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Dekort Family History

Dekort 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: Demory, Kort, Dewart, Debord, Devore, Befort, Dort, Dukart, Dufort

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Where is the Dekort family from?

You can see how Dekort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekort family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dekort families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dekort's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Dekort families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekort 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 331 census records available for the last name Dekort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekort 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Dekort. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dekort. For the veterans among your Dekort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekort lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dekort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dekort in 1974 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekort 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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