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Deckma Family History

Deckma 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: Deckman, Dickman, Decker, Beckman, Dreckman, Deck, Heckman, Decamp

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There are 16 census records available for the last name Deckma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckma 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

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Deckma. For the veterans among your Deckma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckma lifespan?

Average Deckma life expectancy in 1992 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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