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Dechalk Family History

Dechalk 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: Schalk, Dechant, Demchak, De Valk, Chalk, Michalk, Derham, Deak

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Where is the Dechalk family from?

You can see how Dechalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechalk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dechalk family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechalk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dechalk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechalk 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 26 census records available for the last name Dechalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechalk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dechalk. 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 Dechalk. For the veterans among your Dechalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechalk lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Dechalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dechalk in 1979 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechalk 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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