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Deckerd Family History

Deckerd 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, Deckert, Eckerd, Deckard, Dicker, Ducker, Ecker, Dockery

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Where is the Deckerd family from?

You can see how Deckerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckerd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Deckerd families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Deckerd's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Deckerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckerd 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 Deckerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckerd. 65% of Deckerd men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Deckerd women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deckerd were Farming and Washing.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farm Helper
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Washing
    50%

What Deckerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Deckerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckerd 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deckerd. 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 149 military records available for the last name Deckerd. For the veterans among your Deckerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckerd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deckerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deckerd in 1964 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckerd 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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