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Deckart Family History

Deckart 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: Reckart, Deckert, Deckard, Eckart, Heckart, Decker, Dickert, Dechant

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Where is the Deckart family from?

You can see how Deckart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Deckart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deckart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deckart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deckart. 60% of Deckart men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Section Foreman
    40%

What Deckart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Deckart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckart 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Deckart. 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 106 military records available for the last name Deckart. For the veterans among your Deckart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckart lifespan?

Average Deckart life expectancy in 1995 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deckart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckart 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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