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Deckhoff Family History

Deckhoff 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: Eckhoff, Dieckhoff, Kerkhoff, De Hoff, Rieckhoff, Eickhoff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Deckhoff family from?

You can see how Deckhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Deckhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deckhoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Deckhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Deckhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckhoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Deckhoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Deckhoff. For the veterans among your Deckhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Deckhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Deckhoff in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckhoff 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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