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Deckett Family History

Deckett 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: Beckett, Duckett, Deckert, Dockett, Hackett, Decker, Cockett, Dickert

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Where is the Deckett family from?

You can see how Deckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Deckett families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deckett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckett 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 Deckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deckett. 100% of Deckett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deckett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Deckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckett 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Deckett. 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 32 military records available for the last name Deckett. For the veterans among your Deckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Deckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Deckett in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deckett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckett 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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