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Dakker Family History

Dakker 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: Daiker, Dekker, Bakker, Danker, Dicker, Baker, Marker, Asker, Anker

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Where is the Dakker family from?

You can see how Dakker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dakker family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dakker's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Dakker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakker 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 57 census records available for the last name Dakker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakker 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dakker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dakker. For the veterans among your Dakker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dakker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dakker

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