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Deckhart Family History

Deckhart 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: Eckhart, Lockhart, Dechant, Dechert, De Hart, Denhart, Reckart

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Where is the Deckhart family from?

You can see how Deckhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Deckhart family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deckhart's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Deckhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Deckhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckhart 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 Deckhart. 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 28 military records available for the last name Deckhart. For the veterans among your Deckhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckhart lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Deckhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deckhart in 1992 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckhart 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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