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Deckhut Family History

Deckhut 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: Deckert, Dickhaut, Hecht, Decker, Beckett, Duckett, Dech, Dickert

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Where is the Deckhut family from?

You can see how Deckhut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckhut family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckhut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Deckhut families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckhut's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deckhut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckhut 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 79 census records available for the last name Deckhut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckhut 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deckhut. 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 99 military records available for the last name Deckhut. For the veterans among your Deckhut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckhut lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Deckhut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deckhut in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckhut 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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