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Decke Family History

Decke 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: Decker, Denke, Deck, Dicke, Deike, Hecke, Mecke, Ecke, Beck, Dicker

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Where is the Decke family from?

You can see how Decke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Decke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Decke family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Decke families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decke 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 Decke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decke. 21% of Decke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Decke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decke were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Decke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decke 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Decke. 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 Decke. For the veterans among your Decke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Decke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Decke in 1966 was 90, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decke 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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