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Deckler Family History

Deckler 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: Decker, Seckler, Heckler, Keckler, Beckler, Meckler, Dickler, Geckler

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Where is the Deckler family from?

You can see how Deckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deckler families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Deckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckler 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 Deckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckler. 31% of Deckler men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Deckler women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deckler were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Deckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckler 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Deckler. 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 72 military records available for the last name Deckler. For the veterans among your Deckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Deckler in 1963 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckler 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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