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Dekret Family History

Dekret 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: Debree, Meuret, Degree, Dekker, Derrer, Deren, Gehret, Perret, Deere

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Where is the Dekret family from?

You can see how Dekret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekret family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekret's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dekret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekret 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 6 census records available for the last name Dekret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekret 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dekret. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dekret. For the veterans among your Dekret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekret lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Dekret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dekret in 1976 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekret 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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