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Decklever Family History

Decklever 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: Klever, Decker, Seckler, Heckler, Keckler, Beckler, Dickmeyer

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What did your Decklever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decklever. 100% of Decklever women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Decklever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decklever 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Decklever. 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 4 military records available for the last name Decklever. For the veterans among your Decklever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decklever lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Decklever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Decklever in 1963 was 75, and 40 in 2002.

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