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Deckman Family History

Deckman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deckmann: variant of Decker

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deckman family from?

You can see how Deckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Deckman families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Deckman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deckman families in 1891.
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What did your Deckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deckman. 100% of Deckman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Deckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckman 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Deckman. 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 788 military records available for the last name Deckman. For the veterans among your Deckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Deckman in 1960 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckman 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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