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Dekan Family History

Dekan 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: Dean, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Dakan, Lekan, Bean, Kan, Duan

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Where is the Dekan family from?

You can see how Dekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dekan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dekan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dekan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekan 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 Dekan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dekan. 40% of Dekan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dekan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dekan were Farm Hand and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Dekan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Dekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekan 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Dekan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dekan. For the veterans among your Dekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dekan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dekan in 1968 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekan 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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