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Deckerman Family History

Deckerman 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: Deckelman, Heckerman, Eckerman, Dickerman, Beckerman, Ackerman

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Where is the Deckerman family from?

You can see how Deckerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Deckerman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckerman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Deckerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckerman 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 Deckerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckerman. 27% of Deckerman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deckerman women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Deckerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Deckerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckerman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Deckerman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Deckerman. For the veterans among your Deckerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckerman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Deckerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deckerman in 1984 was 81, and 58 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deckerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckerman 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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