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Decknam Family History

Decknam 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: Dockham, Debnam, Bucknam, Peckham, Beckham, De Kam, Deckman, Derham

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Where is the Decknam family from?

You can see how Decknam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decknam family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Decknam family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decknam's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Decknam families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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